Production Specialist (#127)
- Full-time
- Department: Production
Company Description
We develop and manufacture fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities to precise specifications. Our proprietary iCell Operating System (iCell O/S) includes true human cells in multiple cell types (iCell products), human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and custom iPSCs and iCell products (MyCell products).
Our iCell O/S products provide standardized, easy-to-use, cost-effective access to the human cell, the smallest fully functioning operating unit of human biology. Customers use our iCell O/S products, among other purposes, for drug discovery and screening; to test the safety and efficacy of their small molecule and biologic drug candidates; for stem cell banking; and in researching cellular therapeutics.
Job Description
Cellular Dynamics is currently hiring for a Production Specialist at our Madison, WI location. The job objective for this position is to derive and manufacture iPSC lines.
Qualifications
SPECIFIC, JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Understand basic laboratory concepts and be able to perform basic lab techniques, including aseptic technique for cell and microbial culture.
- Follow manufacturing/quality control protocols reproducibly within a specified timeframe.
- Apply good documentation practices when recording data and completing records.
- Follow production schedules to assure on-time delivery of finished product.
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/ ROLES
- Understand and comply with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to Cellular Dynamics International business.
- Effectively communicate day-to-day activities within Production department.
- Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions.
- Provide data or information to others in work group, and assist in implementation activities.
- Maintain laboratory standards (temperature status, inventory, routine maintenance).
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. degree in a specific discipline (i.e. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry) or related technical field.
- Be familiar with basic principles of documentation using either laboratory notebook or batch record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least two years of experience in mammalian cell culture.
- At least one year of experience in Manufacturing
- Advanced computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work in laboratory hood for extended periods of time.
- Able to work with hazardous materials (i.e. chemicals, electrical equipment, human tissue) without endangering oneself or others.
- Able to work at computer for extended periods of time.
- Able to wear standard laboratory PPE.
- Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Additional Information
CDI is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity