What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Amunix Pharmaceuticals?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lab Tech is responsible for supporting routine operations of the Fermentation and Purification Labs and completing routine laboratory procedures under the direction of the BioProcess Development and Manufacturing Lead.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct routine lab procedures (preparation of media and solutions, calibration of and testing with pH and conductivity probes, endotoxin testing, and good record keeping throughout)
- Weigh and mix specified components in calculated amounts, recording throughout
- Set up and operate necessary equipment to support the above
- Collaborates with manager, team members, and other functional groups at Amunix to plan, prioritize, and meet delivery deadline
- Maintain inventory of key laboratory reagents/stocks, preparing or ordering as needed
- Maintain inventory of raw materials and assist with ordering to ensure sufficient amounts are retained
- Washing & autoclaving of glassware
- Receive, log, and distribute packages
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work concurrently on multiple workflows, managing tasks and time effectively
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience is desired
- S. in Chemistry or Biology or similar scientific discipline
- Basic mathematical calculations, dilutions, conversions, dimensional analysis
- Basic use of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to lift and carry 20 kg
- Ability to stand for long durations (majority of a typical 8 hr day)
ABOUT AMUNIX
Amunix is a Sanofi Center of Excellence that is leveraging our expertise in precision protein engineering to enable the promise of T cell engagers in solid tumors. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer in pursuit of cures through the development and commercialization of breakthrough therapies that harness the immune system. We have designed XTEN, a validated therapeutic half-life extension technology. Our current focus is Pro-XTEN, a next-generation protease activated pro-drug platform, which enables selective activation of potent cancer therapies in the tumor microenvironment. This overcomes a common challenge facing potent immune system activators: on-target, off-tumor toxicity. Amunix’s lead programs employ the Pro-XTEN technology to enhance the safety profile of T cell engagers. XPATs (XTENylated Protease-Activated T Cell Engagers) have the potential to make off-the-shelf therapies redirecting T cells to solid tumors a reality.
Amunix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amunix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Please be advised that Amunix requires that all employees have the COVID-19 vaccination to work onsite, unless the employee has an approved medical or religious exemption.