Lab Technician III

Overview

Business Title: Cell Culture Lab Assistant III

Position Title: Lab Support Technician III

Division: Consumer Products Services

Entity: ATL

Location: Mason, OH

Reports to: On-site Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, 1st shift, up to 25 hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned

Position Summary

The Cell Culture Lab Assistant III is responsible for assisting the client with sample preparation, experimental assistance, and submission of technical reports for Consumer Products Research & Development. Associate will support Biosciences Research working in a Cell Culture lab. They will maintain various mammalian cell lines according to lab-specific cell culture practices, prepare cell culture media and solutions, and transcribe notes and/or data into organized Excel files. Associate may be trained on and assist with running routine bioassays, such as ELISA. Associate will be trained on and perform routine histology sectioning, staining, and imaging. Associate will report to Lead Scientist to receive weekly lab assignments, set work schedule, escalate technical difficulties, and submit technical reports.

Duties And Responsibilities

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• Support Biosciences Cell Culture research activities
• Maintain various mammalian cell lines in a cell culture lab (human, mammal, primary, immortalized)
• Follow client protocols for making Cell Culture media and/or solutions
• Execute standard bioassays, such as ELISA
• Transcribe physical notes and data into excel files, group sharepoint, and/or other documentation systems
• Perform routine histology work, such as using cyrotome for sectioning of tissues, routine cell culture staining, viewing under microscope, and imaging via multiple imaging systems.
• Sterile handling of samples and understanding of aseptic technique
• Lab upkeep, restocking supplies, safe disposal of wastes, cleaning, organizing
• Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, SharePoint files, and Excel)
• Support other Departmental research as needed.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Strong understanding of scientific principles/concepts, general laboratory skills needed, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
• Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Must be able to work independently and work as part of a team
• Must effectively manage the day-to-day operations of laboratory
• Computational skills, able to understand and/or learn basic mathematical equations/calculations needed to work in the lab and analyze data
• Strong adherence and vigilance regarding job safety standards
• Adheres to company values
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in biology or closely related field
• Previous experience working in BSL-2 lab preferred but not required
• Previous experience working with mammalian cell culture or human source tissues
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Compensation Range: $21 - $24 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).