The Lab Technician I provides support in the manufacture of vaccines through performance of cell, viral and bacterial culture processes.

* Conduct and/or assist with small and large scale non-viral and viral tissue culture and aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culture operations using antibiotic free media and/or perform observation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation, precipitation, decantation, and storage processes in accordance with approved procedures

* Perform inactivated fraction, modified live virus, and live virus antigen pooling and bulking procedures

* Assist with and/or perform daily observation and documentation of viral and/or bacterial cultures

* Assist with and/or create primary cell cultures in antibiotic free media

* Conduct all post lyophilization activity, including removal of product from the lyophilizer, capping, inventory, storage, and equipment cleaning

* Operate and/or assist with the operation of the lyophilizer

* Prepare solutions and equipment

* Conduct filling procedures for inactivated, modified live virus, and/or diluent products

* Disinfect and clean laboratories and equipment

* Maintain frozen seed inventory

* Freeze new cell passages as directed

* Maintain a record of limited instances of deviations due to "negligence"

* Perform duties in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures and make suggestions for changes as needed

* Accurately complete all necessary documentation in accordance with good documentation practices

* Perform general housekeeping of halls, airlocks, laboratories, storage areas, and equipment

* Additional duties as assigned

* Solutions out of complexity - Work to evolve immediate environment

* Client focus - Make sure needs and requests are treated equally and in a positive way

* Collaborate with empathy - Fully takes part in the working group to share information, listens to others and have a clear idea of the decisions taken

* Engage and develop - Open to share knowledge and to receive feedback from others

* Drive ambition and accountability - Ensure accuracy of work with the use of KPI's and a responsible commitment

* Influence others - Show structure and confidence while speaking

* Strong mathematical aptitude

* Good communication skills, both verbal and written

* Able to work overtime as needed

* Knowledge of clean room behavior and aseptic technique

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Education - undergraduate degree in biology or a related field preferred but not required

Work Experience - Previous laboratory work preferred but not required

* Able to read, write legibly and understand English

• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, reaching and twisting
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 55 pounds and greater (with team lift)
• Frequent repetition of wrist and shoulder rotations
• Dexterity: frequent fine motor movements
• Visual inspection in order to compare to color standards

Clean room manufacturing laboratory in dedicated and sterile full suit gowns, including face mask

Egg and fermentation production laboratory with exposure to warm to cold temperature extremes

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