Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. Your main responsibilities will include receiving and processing incoming cancer tissue specimens and apheresis collections, isolating, purifying, and formulating cancer single-cell populations to produce patient-specific autologous vaccines. You will be working with laboratory equipment and will be responsible for seeding, passaging, monitoring, and harvesting cancer cell populations and T-Cell cultures. You will also assist in the pickup and drop-off of specimens and products, cold-chain packaging and shipping, and perform routine manufacturing operations independently. You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and use of proper aseptic technique and follow GLP and GMP records, SOPs, and documentation. You will also assist in developing SOPs, batch records, deviations, and change controls, and review manufacturing records and test data.

Hard SkillsAseptic specimen processingProper handling and processing of incoming specimensUse of basic laboratory equipmentRoutine viable and differential cell countsCold-chain packaging and shippingPerforming routine manufacturing operationsFollowing GLP and GMP records, SOPs and documentationDeveloping SOPs, batch records, deviations, and change controlsReviewing manufacturing records and test dataCleaning and operating autoclavesRoutine area and equipment cleaningSupporting Quality Control unitPerforming required data analysisCompiling data and preparing results for reviewSoft SkillsWork effectively with all team members and senior managementIdentify potential bottlenecks and resolve themWork Site

This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, Missouri.

Work Environment

You will work as part of a small team executing GMP manufacturing runs to produce clinical-grade cancer vaccines and T cell products in close collaboration with quality assurance and quality control units.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.