Bioreactor Operations Technician
Core
Execute upstream development runs by operating a fleet of 16 benchtop bioreactors (300 mL and 3 L) to produce mammalian cell cultures reliably and aseptically.
Role type
Senior Bioreactor Operations Technician (Upstream Development)
Builds
Mammalian cell culture batches for upstream process development
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Culture / Upstream Processing
Required skills
aseptic technique, bioreactor operation (assembly, sterilization, inoculation, sampling, harvesting), troubleshooting controls (pH, DO, temperature, gas, agitation, pumps), contamination detection and response, electronic record keeping, GMP/GLP compliance
Preferred skills
parallel bioreactor systems operation, CHO cell culture, antibody production, GMP/GLP environment experience, equipment maintenance
Technologies
Benchtop bioreactors, ELNs, LIMS
Responsibilities
Operate 16 parallel benchtop bioreactors on shared schedules; assemble and sterilize vessels and components; execute run plans including media/feed additions and sampling; calibrate and maintain probes and control systems; troubleshoot equipment issues independently; manage contamination response and recovery; maintain electronic records and chain of custody.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC