Job Title: R&D Technician

Job Description

staff with changing experimental needs. This role works in a collaborative team environment and provides input to improve cell culture processes within the R&D department.

- Perform large-scale primary cell culture in 2D to support research and process development activities for a tissue-engineered product with little direct instruction. This includes cell plating, expansion, media changes, and other related activities. Exercise some discretion in handling deviations from defined tasks/procedures.

- Assist with the generation and upkeep of all master and working cell banks to ensure their optimal functionality and longevity.

- Collect, prepare, and submit analytical samples, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all processes.

- Perform routine disinfection of the cleanroom and laboratory.

- Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment used in the laboratory to ensure availability and timely replenishment.

- Generate and provide data for technical reports.

- Adhere to good aseptic technique as outlined in SOPs.

- Ensure adherence to all defined practices and communicate any non-conformance to supervisor and appropriate team members.

- Assist with drafting protocols, procedures, SOPs, and master batch records.

- Follow protocols/procedures/SOPs and demonstrate some ability to resolve issues and process deviations. Identify issues or problems and alert team lead or supervisor.

Hard Skills

• Mammalian Cell Culture - ability to maintain large up scale in cells
• Aseptic Technique - ability to maintain a sterile work environment and lab setting

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in a newly built facility.

Work Environment

This is a smaller team within the R&D side of the business. The team recently hired a new member and currently has one technician. The team has been getting support from other teams and is looking to grow as a result of the clinical trials they are starting. Once they reach a manufacturing level, they will need to expand again.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60,000 - $64,500