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Minaris Advanced Therapies · 3 days ago

Senior Laboratory Technician - Virus Production

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Minaris Advanced Therapies is a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing. The Senior Laboratory Technician will support the Viral Clearance Virus Production Team by performing virus production and purification techniques, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and maintaining laboratory operations.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts virus production assays and lab procedures as outlined in testing record and regulatory guidelines

Accurately completes testing records and other required documentation according to Good Documentation Practices

Reports observations of ongoing tests to Study Director/Technical Reviewer or Laboratory Supervisor/Manager

Accurately completes test methods and other required documentation according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR, and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs

Communicates with Supervisor and other colleagues re: daily lab activities

Performs lab upkeep per GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs

Prepares reagents and restock labs with supplies

Maintains equipment, equipment logs, cleaning logs and initiate change controls

Aids in the training of new employees

Performs self and peer review of testing records to ensure documents are accurate and complete

Authors non-conforming events and laboratory investigations

Evaluates SOPs for accuracy and efficient operations and makes amendments as necessary

Understands the importance of the regulatory compliance and comprehension of the laboratory assays

Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

Normally receives minimal instruction on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments

Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals

As assigned by Management, acts as Technical Reviewer for specific assay and assumes all associated responsibilities

Initiates, prepares and revises technical documents and reports

Effectively communicates and defends science through written and verbal communication

Provides training on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to the lab setting

Effectively interacts with clients, both internal and external, through written and verbal communication

Authors and contributes to deviations/investigations, corrective/preventative action initiatives, change control procedures, technical protocols and logistical planning

Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments

Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices

Embodies Minaris Advanced Therapies values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture

Qualification

Aseptic techniqueMammalian cell cultureDownstream purificationGDPGLPCGMPAKTA FPLC experienceUnicorn SoftwareEffective multi-taskingOralMicrosoft OfficeEnglish proficiencyTime managementWritten communication

Required

Experience with aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture and has worked with various types of viruses

Knowledge of GDP, GLP and cGMP

Effective multi-tasking skills and time management skills required

Ability to evaluate technical data and record data accurately and legibly

Ability to use judgement as dictated by complexity of situation

Ability to work under limited supervision and to handle problems of a more difficult nature

Ability to accomplish the described duties through the use of appropriate laboratory equipment (i.e. biosafety cabinet, centrifuge, incubator, autoclave, etc.)

Ability to accurately and reproducibly perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, and percentages and basic algebraic and geometric calculations

Ability to understand verbal and demonstrated instructions

Proficient in oral and written communication skills

Need to be able to read, write and understand English

Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Bachelor (science preferred) degree with over 3 years of relevant or equivalent experience

At least 2 years of relevant experience in downstream purification, chromatography, nanofiltration or a combination thereof

Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis

Embodies Minaris Advanced Therapies values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture

Preferred

AKTA FPLC and Unicorn Software experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

And more

Company

Minaris Advanced Therapies

Minaris Advanced Therapies is a global cell and gene therapy (CGT) CDMO and a multimodality biosafety testing provider.

Founded in 1999

Allendale, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.rm.minaris.com

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