Cell Manufacturing Associate I

Job Title: Cell Manufacturing Associate I

Status: Full time

Department: Operations - Manufacturing

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

Job Purpose:

Work as an integral part of the laboratory production team. Assist in the production of adult stem cell product for banking and for therapeutic use.

Job Duties:

· Conduct hands-on aseptic cell culture

· Maintain accurate and timely manufacturing records, paper and electronic notebooks, records and logs

· Document and maintain LUMACs on assigned equipment

· Effectively use and maintain good aseptic technique

· Perform clean room manufacturing operations and techniques following approved instructions and procedures

· Perform manufacturing steps for cell culture, such as cell isolation, thawing, cryopreservation, sub-culturing, and harvesting following approved instructions and procedures

· Maintain the cleanliness of the clean room, equipment, and storage tank areas

· Document and maintain daily logs

· Document manufacturing operations and steps in the batch record

· Examine and evaluate data related to problems and propose corrective solutions

· Attend and participate in group and project meetings

· Recommend changes to the procedures and operations to increase efficiency, increase cell yields, and decrease costs

· Participate in validation and research projects, as assigned

Skills/ Qualifications:

Cell biology; Aseptic Technique; Microbiological; Biochemical assay/ Techniques; Cryogenic Procedures; Sterilization; Equipment Calibration; Biohazard Safety; Medical Teamwork

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or another related field. Experience in cell culturing preferred.