Planet Pharma · 1 day ago
Biologist I - Cell Culture
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $31/hrPlanet Pharma is a company focused on biologics development and launch, and they are seeking a Biologist I to join their Cell Culture Group. The role involves supporting cell culture manufacturing processes, including bioreactor support, media preparation, and general lab support activities.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth Care
Responsibilities
Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systems
Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
Track & and perform required maintenance
Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
Filter sterilize and aliquot solutions aseptically
Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers
Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems
Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues
Qualification
Required
Experience in cell culture techniques and bioreactor operations
Ability to perform media preparation and aseptic techniques
Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance
Strong organizational skills for inventory and lab consumables management
Ability to perform data acquisition in both paper and electronic systems
Willingness to work weekends for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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