Our lab technician is responsible for supporting laboratory operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Must have basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies to ensure safety.
• Follow lab safety standards by using laboratory safety guidelines, using proper personal protection equipment, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
• Document product specifications, SDSs, testing SOPs, and product formulations as directed.
• Execute laboratory experiments, support production, and laboratory testing
• Must know basic laboratory techniques and standard laboratory working environment equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and schedule service calls as needed
• Clean and sterilize instruments, glassware, and equipment.
• Ensure laboratory consumables and other supplies are maintained in stock
• Meet with team members and support projects within areas such as lab, manufacturing, and customer operations
• Support existing projects and leverage their problem-solving skills
• Keep accurate records and documentation for reporting

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Lab Principal Investigator in research experiments and special projects as needed.
• Main role will be fulfilled in clean room environment ISO7 with occasionally support for R&D lab

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements including Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Must have basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and policies to ensure safety.
• Follow lab safety standards by using laboratory safety guidelines, using proper personal protection equipment, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
• Document product specifications, SDSs, testing SOPs, and product formulations as directed.
• Execute laboratory experiments, support production, and laboratory testing
• Must know basic laboratory techniques and standard laboratory working environment equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and schedule service calls as needed
• Clean and sterilize instruments, glassware, and equipment.
• Ensure laboratory consumables and other supplies are maintained in stock
• Meet with team members and support projects within areas such as lab, manufacturing, and customer operations
• Support existing projects and leverage their problem-solving skills
• Keep accurate records and documentation for reporting

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Lab Principal Investigator in research experiments and special projects as needed.
• Main role will be fulfilled in clean room environment ISO7 with occasionally support for R&D lab

Qualifications Requirements

• 4-year college degree in science or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and protein handling
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques

Education, License, Certification, or Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Candidate must be highly motivated to learn, detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work semi-independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in cross functional teams
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that build effective working relationships with other team members.
• Maintain professionalism and poise constantly, even when working under pressure.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Positive outlook and a passion for what we do!

Tools and Technology Used

• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook…)
• DocuSign and Adobe
• Proficient with using common lab equipment

Work Environment & Mental and Physical Requirements

• Comfortable to work in ISO 7 settings
• This job requires partial presence in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other common office equipment and accessories.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position; move; operate and use required equipment; and reach items
• Ability to move/transport up to 30 lbs., and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to communicate, converse with others, and exchange information

EEO Disclaimer

Exocel Bio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment requirements, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department by calling the Exocel Bio main line at 858.255.4499.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the law poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act poster : https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

Other Disclaimers

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. It is subject to change at any time.

This job description does not constitute an implied or express contract for employment and does not guarantee employment.  Employment is at-will.

We are not able to sponsor visas. Exocel Bio is not an E-Verify employer and therefore cannot employ OPT individuals.

Exocel Bio does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company or to this posting without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.