Biotech Lab Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Lab Technician (Med Device)

Job Description

The Lab Technician works in a regulated clean room manufacturing environment to help create biological medical devices derived from porcine liver. This role involves hands-on work with animal tissue, chemical solutions, and sterile processing while following strict SOPs in a GMP setting. The technician spends most of the day on their feet, lifting bins and livers weighing between 5-15 pounds, and contributes to both production (build) weeks and non-production (non-build) weeks as part of a small, collaborative biotech team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean room environment to support the manufacture of biological medical devices derived from porcine liver.
• Receive porcine livers and verify that materials meet required specifications.
• Trim porcine livers and prepare tissue samples according to defined procedures.
• Scoop, measure, and mix chemical solutions used in processing livers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
• Perform decellularization of porcine livers following established protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Create, cut, and prepare specific tissue pieces used in device manufacturing.
• Sterilize and maintain the clean room environment, including equipment and work surfaces, to meet sterile processing standards.
• Follow SOPs and GMP requirements consistently during all production and documentation activities.
• Perform assembly tasks in the cleanroom during non-build weeks as part of device manufacturing and support processes.
• Sweep floors, clean work areas, and complete general housekeeping tasks as needed to maintain a safe and orderly facility.
• Update and maintain MFR (Manufacturing Record) paperwork and other production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with administrative tasks, order receiving, and shipping activities as needed to support production timelines.
• Collaborate with R&D team members, particularly during downtime, to assist with work involving porcine kidneys and other tissue-related tasks.
• Adhere to production timelines from initial processing through shipment, typically spanning Monday through the following Tuesday.
• Lift and move bins and livers weighing between 5-15 pounds safely and in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Participate in mandatory overtime during build weeks to ensure production targets and shipment deadlines are met.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience working within a clean room setting.
• Associate degree in a medical or science-related field.
• Experience following SOPs in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow precise instructions and verify information accurately.
• Hands-on experience with cleanroom practices and sterile processing.
• Ability to work with tissue samples, including tissue trimming and handling porcine or similar biological materials.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization procedures.
• Experience with chemical mixing and handling chemicals safely in a production or laboratory environment.
• Basic understanding of biology or related scientific principles.
• Ability to stand for most of the workday and safely lift 5-15 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfort working in a regulated environment with documented processes and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific field such as biology is preferred.
• Background in roles requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail, such as butcher, barista, quality technician in the food industry, landscaping, or similar positions.
• Experience in a laboratory setting working with porcine or other animal tissue is highly beneficial.
• Interest in working in a biotech environment with opportunities to move into Tech II and Tech III roles.
• Ability to work independently within a smaller group while collaborating effectively with production and R&D teams.
• Willingness to adapt to varying schedules between build and non-build weeks and to participate in mandatory overtime when required.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new biotech facility in Plymouth, MN, where the clean room is still being built out and refined. The technician works in a regulated clean room environment with a small team of three technicians who closely partner with the R&D group. The work involves direct handling of porcine livers during production weeks and assistance with R&D tasks involving porcine kidneys during downtime. Production runs follow a timeline from Monday through the following Tuesday, culminating in product shipment. Production (build) weeks typically involve 40+ hours, with some mandatory overtime reaching approximately 42-44 hours. Non-build weeks average around 36 hours. During non-build weeks, the schedule is generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During build weeks, Monday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday shifts start between 6:00-6:30 a.m. and end around 4:30-5:00 p.m.; Friday shifts start at 7:00 a.m. and usually finish around 1:00-2:00 p.m. The environment emphasizes regulated processes, consistent full-time work, and opportunities for growth within a small, independent-minded team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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