Lab Technician

Job Title: Core Technician I
Location: 14905 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77047
Duration: 6+ months contract (with possibility for extension or FTE conversion)
Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday & 3pm - 1.30 am
Payrate: $16.09 to $26.80 per hr. on W2 paid weekly, along with Vision, Dental and Medical Benefits.

Training Requirement: MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAIN ON FIRST SHIFT - 5 days/ week for the first 4-6 weeks

Job Summary:
The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products. The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and set-up of clean room environment.

Job Duties:

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies
• Cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with QC EM team for Manufacturing processes
• Drafting, completion, and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records and EM forms
• Buffer and component preparation including operation of steam autoclave
• Operation of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production
• Operating Environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, active counters

Skills:

• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, organization skills, recordkeeping skills, ability to manage multiple projects, time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills, team oriented, independent work skills, strong work ethic

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Basic Lab experience with a bachelor’s degree or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment and a High School Diploma.
• Lab experience preferred.
• 1-3 Years Experience.