R&D Technician II (Cell Line-Sample Management) - # 26-26185

$30-$34 per hour

South San Francisco, CA

Contract

Duration: 06 months contract

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to join our sample management team. The individual will be responsible for maintaining high level of integrity for the biologics research samples (proteins and cell lines), including but not limited to sample check-in, fulfilling requests, maintenance, and proper handling of samples. This candidate will be working closely with the supervisor and staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and check-in incoming biological sample shipments; distribute the samples and cell lines to the requesters as needed or store in onsite inventory
• Maintain inventory for biological samples in LIMS database and/or spreadsheets
• Fulfill dispersal requests in a timely manner
• Utilize sterile techniques to handle samples during re-aliquoting and vial labeling/transfer
• Thaw, expand, bank cell lines (BSL-1, BSL-2) and quality control of cell line banks
• Submit and send out cell line samples for testing for Discovery departments
• Maintain traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and replenish consumables
• Report lab and inventory issues to supervisor or appropriate party

Qualifications:

• A BS/MS or equivalent degree in biological sciences with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting either in an academia or industry
• Strong multi-tasking abilities to work in a fast-paced, customer focused, dynamic team environment
• Experience in working with automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers to facilitate sample processing is preferred
• Experience with inventory/request database systems for biological sample management is highly desirable
• Competent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, deadline conscious, high degree of organization skill and attention to details; able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to work in research labs and process biological samples is a strong plus

About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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