Core Technician

Job Title: Core Technician I

Location: Houston, TX 77047

Duration: 06 Months contact Possible extension

Shift: 7am-7:30pm

***MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAIN ON FIRST SHIFT - 5 days/ week for the first 4-6 weeks***

Requirment:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred. Basic Lab experience with a bachelor’s degree or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment and a High School Diploma.
• Lab experience preferred.
• 1-3 Years Experience

Job Summary:

• The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products.
• The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and set-up of clean room environment.

Job Duties:

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies
• Cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with QC EM team for Manufacturing processes
• Drafting, completion and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records and EM forms
• Buffer and component preparation including operation of steam autoclave
• Operation of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production
• Operating Environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, active counters

Skills:

• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, organization skills, recordkeeping skills, ability to manage multiple projects, time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills, team oriented, independent work skills, strong work ethic