Lab Technician

We are a leading global provider of high-quality biological specimens and value-added services. By combining technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and unparalleled access to biological specimens. Our mission is to provide high quality biological tissues, fluids, cell products, and services to our customers to further pharmaceutical research focused on bettering lives.

Our global team is made up of a diverse group of professionals committed to serving the needs of our 30,000 clients around the globe. Our culture’s core values consist of respect, integrity, accountability, communication, and quality. We operate in a fast-paced environment that, while in operation for over 30 years, maintains an entrepreneurial spirit and a “can do” attitude.

Job Purpose

Performing procedures required to process, cryopreserve, thaw and QC peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and other purified cell products. Development of new cell isolation processes and products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
• Isolation of cell types for inventoried products.
• Quality control of inventory via functional assays and cell culture.
• Handling inventory and preparing cellular products and affiliated documentation for shipment to client.
• Assisting in the development and validation of new laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual QC on all equipment as required by laboratory SOPs.

Qualifications

• BS in biological sciences with at least 1-year clinical or research lab experience is required
• Knowledge of basic cell biology, including cell types and their functions
• Laboratory experience with working knowledge of basic lab procedures
• Experience with aseptic mammalian cell culture
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex SOPs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with other team members
• Prior experience in a high-throughput research laboratory or clinical diagnostic laboratory working with blood and/or blood products
• Experience with cell separation methods (e.g. magnetic bead)
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and protein assays
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Prism, Adobe, etc)
• Ability to learn, adapt and execute in a fast-paced commercial environment
• Three personal references from previous managers and colleagues
• You are dedicated and reliable
• You are looking for an organization that values mission-driven, loyal individuals focused on achieving goals those in need of our services.
• You get things done

We offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. We also offer a generous retirement plan with a company match. Eligible employees also enjoy competitive time-off policies. We are a collaborative environment that promotes growth from within. Enjoy company-sponsored events for the entire team!

We can’t wait to work with you!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Westbury, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20