Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact - one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies - transformative methods that mobilize the body's own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.Cell Processing ScientistPhiladelphia, PAYour Tasks:This role is responsible for the operation of a core laboratory that focuses on the isolation of primary cells from various blood products for basic research needs. Responsibilities also include execution cell isolations on various instruments (CliniMACS Prodigy, MultiMACS 24, manual columns), flow analysis for process and product evaluation, maintaining an ELN, ordering necessary supplies, and maintaining a small lab and related equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the isolation of requested target cell populations from commercial blood sources on the CliniMACS Prodigy, MultiMACS 24, or manual separation (to be provided by Client via suitable third parties) as requested by Client staff.
- Generate basic cell QC reports (purity and yield of isolated cells only) utilizing the Miltenyi MACSQuant analyzer (access to be provided by Client).
- Complete cryopreservation of isolated cells.
- Provide fresh isolated cells as requested by client.
- Responsible for the labeling of cryopreserved cells and documenting the batch when stored in client freezer.
- Responsible for running a lab and managing the necessary workload in an independent manner.
- Responsible for the proper maintenance of equipment.
- Responsible to perform cleaning of equipment as required.
- Responsible for accurate record keeping of experimental procedures and general lab work in an electric lab notebook (ELN).
- Close co-operation and teamwork are required.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in Biology, Cell Biology or related field; Minimum of 3 years' experience post college as a lab technician, associate scientist, lab manager; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record of independent experiment execution and able to provide analytical assessment of results.
- Experience with cell separation techniques required.
- Experience with adherent and suspension cell culture at various scales is preferable.
- Previous experience supporting tech transfer of cell culture process is desirable.
Skills:
- Ability to operate a computer with Windows™ operating system, Outlook™ email, internet, and basic MS Office™ products such as Word and Excel.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a clean laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses, bacteria, body fluids and other tissues. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as lab coats, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.As a global team of over 3,000 diverse innovators, we are united by a shared vision to advance research and improve patient care worldwide. Our mission transcends mere scientific discovery; we are on a quest to unravel the complexities of biology and transform them into tangible solutions that propel research to unprecedented heights. Here, you will contribute to work that is breaking barriers, blending the wonders of biological discovery with the pursuit of well-being for all. Every day presents a chance to make a tangible impact and play a key role in accelerating the journey of research from the lab to the market.Join Miltenyi Biotec and immerse yourself in an environment where your efforts are significant, your contributions are valued, and your work truly matters.Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityMiltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.