Lab Technician

at Actalent in Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

CULTURE MANUFACTURING RESPONSIBILITIES

- Contamination plating at each step of process (TSA + Sheep blood)

- Send phage samples to Central LAB

- Keeping and maintaining records of daily Pre- Op inspections

- Tools ensemble and sterilization

- Assemble and sterilize centrifuge bearings and bowls

- Assemble packaging pumps and sterilize

- Assemble and sterilize blenders

- Disassemble centrifuges

The Technician will also be responsible for Starter Media and/or Milk Sterilization

- Glycerin Sterilization

- KOH sterilization

- Sodium Citrate Sterilization

- Measuring De-Ionized water volume in flask

- Weighing of Sodium Citrate Powder

- Mixing of Sodium Citrate powder and water

- Can Sterilization

- Milk Preparation

- Mixing of Milk and Di-Ionized water per formula

- Cell Paste Transfer to Sterile Buckets

- Addition of Sterilized Ingredients for Formulation (flask or fermenter) Blending

- Formulation of Blend

- Measuring Glycerin volume in Flask or Blend

- Filler unit set-up – small or large pouch, Code dating

- Compressed air testing at filler

On Packaging Days the technician will be responsible for the following:

- Assembly and stamping of white boxes

- Labeling of Racks

- Sample collection and QC Testing

- Boxing of Pouches

- Fill Liquid nitrogen Tank

- Fill out packaging record forms

- Freezing of Boxes

- Fill out packaging inventory record

- Product Frozen Storage

Skills & Qualifications:

+ H.S. Diploma Required (Bachelors in Science is preferred)

+ 1-2+ Years of GMP Experience from the Food Industry

+ Experience with sample prep and quality lab testing

Soft Skills:

+ Good communication skills

+ Computer skills for documentation

+ Team player and ability to work in small group

+ Curiosity to learn and ask questions.

Intermediate Level

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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.