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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioprocessing

Location: United States

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Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician in Mammalian Cell Culture with a pharmaceutical company located in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs cell culture and cell-biology based assays according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or Points to Consider (PTC) guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Under direct supervision, completes batch records and other required documentation and performs laboratory maintenance duties according to GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
Conducts cell culture assays and lab procedures according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
Perform cell culture of in-house cell lines and test articles from outside clients.
Accurately completes test methods and other required documentation according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
Maintains laboratory notebook (when required) and follows all general and laboratory SOPs.
Performs assays using appropriate laboratory techniques for lab group assigned to.
Reports observations of ongoing tests to Technical Reviewer or Laboratory Manager.
Communicates with supervisor and other colleagues pertaining to daily lab activities.
Prepares reagents and completes reagent batch records.
Checks reagents for expired chemicals and disposes of any expired reagents.
Keeps records according to guidelines and SOPs.
Prepares samples to be subcontracted.
Orders reagents and consumables as required and uses commodity specification procedure as assigned.
Provides operational support for Cell Biology activities including (Ex. media/buffer preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment/materials staging/ Aseptic Technique).
Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelors' degree in Biological Science or other science related field, 0-1 year of relevant experience.
Proficient with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
Proficient with micropipettes and analytical balances.
Ability to manually count cells (i.e. hemacytometer)
Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills.
Need to be able to read, write and understand English
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Dominic Santoro at 215-531-5280.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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