Quality Control Associate - Tissue Culture

BioLegend develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology. 

Job Summary

QC Flow Associates focused on cell & tissue culture are highly motivated team members that will primarily be responsible for the preparation of primary cells and the culture of various cell lines, as well as the set up of cell stimulations needed for flow cytometry testing of BioLegend products such as antibodies, protein reagents, buffers for immunology and related research fields. In addition, the employee may perform surface, intracellular, and multicolor testing and analysis.

Primary responsibilities include performing experiments (e.g. cell culture, cell preparation and flow cytometry testing); production and analysis of reliable, reportable data; maintaining accurate documentation, utilization of internal company databases for product filing and retrieval; following company SOPs and ISO requirements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cell culture work following experimental protocols and SOPs
  • Work aseptically in BSL-2 facility to culture cell lines and primary cells
  • Maintain and support cell bank for cryogenic storage
  • Accurately maintain multiple cell lines concurrently with no mistakes
  • Isolate PBMCs from normal donors
  • Perform cell counts
  • Maintain lab supplies related to cell culture
  • Document all steps and reagents used in cell culturing
• Animal work
  • Harvest organs from mice and rats, and process tissues for use in cell culture and flow cytometry
  • Perform cell counts
• Flow cytometry testing
  • Perform flow cytometry testing of a variety of products such as protein and chemical reagents, buffers and especially antibodies, antibody kits and cocktails through surface, intracellular and multicolor staining
  • Use, maintain, and update internal databases, such as FileMaker and others, in a timely manner
• Communicate progress and concluded work clearly and expeditiously
• Maintain facilities, lab equipment, monitor the status of supplies as needed
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned

iACT Competencies

• innovate – Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development.
• Aspire – Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights.
• Collaborate – Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support
• Transform - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience 

• HS Diploma with at least 3 years in a laboratory setting or Bachelor’s Degree in Science with previous experience in a laboratory setting
• 1 year of hands-on experience in a laboratory setting
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and tissue culture
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and knowledge of lab safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Previous course work in immunology and working knowledge in flow cytometry is preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Condition of Employment

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.