Position : Biochemist I (Must Have Tissue culture, assay skills, Sterile technique, Dilution & Pipetting)

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1^st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

3 Must haves on the resume: Tissue culture skills (hybridoma cell particularly), assay skills, and hands-on operation on lab equipment.

Job Description:

• The Biochemist I is expected to work independently, perform all laboratory functions that involved in Tissue Culture such as Hybridoma roller bottle cell culture, ascites production, insect cell shaker culture, recombinant protein production, in-process assays, and safety procedures.
• The Biochemist I is expected to learn sterile technique and make antibodies.
• The biochemist I is expected to be capable to complete assigned tissue culture procedures with good quality by following SOPs and batch records.
• The position is expected to perform data entries timely and properly.
• The biochemist I is expected to learn more procedures regularly based on the production requirements.
• The position is expected to finish assignments on time to help keep up Tissue Culture productivity.
• In addition, biochemist I is responsible for completing their individual training plan based on the approved IIGs annually.
• The position works closely with senior biochemist to ensure that the assignments are done properly before due dates.
• The position will support and participate in continuous improvement projects as identified by the Executive Steering Committee and assigned by the manager.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Typically requires BS degree at a 4-year degree program in science or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Work Experience:

• Typically requires 0-2 years’ experience in a Biotech/ Life Science manufacturing environment.
• Have some working knowledge in the science disciplines and operation of basic lab equipment.

Required Licenses:

• None

Techniques Required:

• Pipetting
• Dilution
• Centrifugation
• Sterile technique

Techniques Desired:

• Cell culture

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory instruments and applicable computer software.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, complete, and legible records and logs.
• Possess analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds weight.

Physical Requirements:

• General physical requirements: Sedentary work
• Visual acuity requirements: Inspection / Administrative.
• Motion and sensory requirements: Talking, hearing, and walking.