Associate Lab Support Technician, Biopharma (JP9489)
Thousand Oaks, CA · Biotech/Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Associate Lab Support Technician, Biopharma (JP9489) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Employment Type: Contract Duration: Initial 6 months possible extensions or conversion to FTE Job posting date: 12/2/2021 Rate: $19-21/Hr Target start Date: 1/3/2022 Note: Onsite Essential. Must be able to work multiple shifts at 3 month intervals (Day and swing shift)
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Lab Support Technician for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global bio-pharmaceutical company.
Job Description: Under general supervision, supports the execution of harvest and downstream purification process studies using pilot scale equipment including chromatography skids and filtration systems. Routine tasks include equipment preparation, operating chromatography and filtration systems, compounding media and buffer solutions, and sampling. Utilizes scientific principles in execution of experiments and analysis of experimental data. Carries out laboratory tasks per plan and procedure in a team environment. Documents data and process information in accordance to good documentation practices. Performs laboratory safety evaluations. Organizes and stocks laboratory supplies. Executes process/equipment troubleshooting. Performs in-process testing using laboratory analyzers.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science. Ability to work evening/nights and occasional weekend work. Evening/Night work is scheduled on a fixed duration rotation, subject to change.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior hands-on experience in pilot-scale or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing operation. Experience with automated and computer-controlled biopharmaceutical process equipment. Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis. Demonstrated equipment troubleshooting skills. Excellent problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail. Experience of collaboration within and across functional areas and outstanding customer focus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Top Must have Skill Sets:
Chromatography Experience - At least 1 year experience preferred
Biotech Process Development or Manufacturing experience.
Large Scale processing, buffer prep or media prep experience.
Must be able to work multiple shifts at 3 month intervals (Day and swing shift)
Employee Value Proposition: The person in this role will do hands on bio processing using large scale purification equipment and managing purification samples.
Red Flags: A candidate with an advanced degree may not fit well in this role (Masters degree or doctorate degree)
Interview Process: Interview process will be a phone screen by hiring manager and possibly 1-2 other managers followed by a face-to-face interview with hiring manager and 1-2 other managers. Early morning or late afternoon.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to look at other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com. You are welcome to also share this posting with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.