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Job Specifications

Job Description:

Title: Cell Line and Cell Culture Development Lab Operations Manager

Location: Foster city, CA

Duration: 12 months (possible extension)

Description

The company is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver lifesaving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining the client, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Client is currently seeking a lab coordinator for the Cell Line and Cell Culture Process Development groups at our Foster City, California location.

We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to coordinate lab activities including inventory management, developing, and sharing expertise regarding best practice operation of various lab equipment, routine equipment maintenance and cleaning, coordinating lab and equipment service requests, and periodic laboratory

Skills and Responsibilities for Position:

Perform periodic routine lab equipment maintenance, basic operations, and/or calibrations.

Some instruments include:

o Client ViCell XR and BLU Cell Counters

o Nova Flex (and Flex2) Cell Culture Analyzer

o Client RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas Analyzer

o Advanced Instruments OsmoTECH Pro

o Cedex Bio HT

o AMBR15 and AMBR250

• Carry out pH and dissolved oxygen probe calibrations and maintenance in addition to other parts

of benchtop bioreactors

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements

• Oversee timely calibration of pipets

• Coordinate with site services to manage laboratory consumables and chemical inventory and raw

material induction

• Coordinate with lab personnel to organize and conduct periodic lab cleaning activities, including

but not limited to freezers, walk-in cold rooms, and biosafety cabinets

• Compose and regularly update best practice documentation for lab equipment and basic

procedural activities

• Assist lab personnel in preparing cell culture media/solution, autoclaving equipment, and

maintaining incubators

• Coordinate all instrument induction, connectivity, maintenance, services, and contracts with

various other functional groups

• Communicate successfully with teammates

• Provide periodic laboratory updates through email communications, report writing, and

presentations

• Evaluate lab management workflows to identify and implement efficiency improvements

• Coordinate and oversee lab equipment scheduling via lab asset management system and direct

communication with support teams.

• Manage medium- and short-term inventory of raw materials by working closely with vendors and

regularly remove expired items from storage

Required Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience with BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

• 0+ years of experience with MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

About the Company

Integrated Resources Inc. (IRI) is a professional staffing firm specializing in contract, consulting & full time positions in the area of Information Technology, Life Science and Allied Healthcare. Since its inception in 1996, IRI has continued to grow in size, opportunities, service and quality. Our expert team of highly trained counselors work hand in hand with every candidate and client forming a partnership of understanding and commitment. Know more