Job Description

• Grow CHO cell culture from vial thaw to scale up bioreactors for use by the analytical group, or downstream processing group according to established procedures.
• Conduct cell culture experiments within statistically designed matrices for purposes of bioprocess characterization and optimization.
• Monitor culture growth, productivity and performance while preparing and adding feed and nutrients for culture viability
• Run basic analytical methods and culture offline methods, which may include HPLC, Vicell, BioHT metabolite analysis.
• Assist senior members of the Mab Prep Lab and Upstream process development team with large-scale preps and routine processing.
• Perform, describe, and present data analysis by using instrument computer software and office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain a research laboratory notebook to document all lab-based work, write basic study reports and delivery memos and assist team members with more complicated report writing.
• Order and stock laboratory equipment and supplies for the Mab Prep Lab laboratory.
• Work with multiple scientists within the group to effectively schedule work. Be flexible to work with other groups in Kalamazoo if workloads so require.
• Experience with coding language. Specific language not required, but independent experience with scripting for Excel, statistical analysis, automation, etc. is desired.

Qualifications

** The Ideal Candidate would possess:**

• Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Other computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Good organizational skills required
• Individual must have good organizational skills. Individual should be highly motivated, must be a team player, and capable of working with minimal oversight

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or other related degree concentration
• At least one year of laboratory experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile culturing techniques
• Occasional night and/or weekend work may be required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

** What we offer:**

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.