Compass Consulting ยท 3 days ago
Lab Technical Operations Specialist
Hillsboro, OR
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$22/hr - $28/hrCompass Consulting is representing a leading biotechnology company that specializes in developing and commercializing medicines for serious medical conditions. They are seeking a motivated Lab Technical Operations Specialist to join their Manufacturing Science and Technology team, focusing on CAR-T and PSC process development, requiring expertise in cell culture and data management.
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Hiring Manager
Jay Hite
Responsibilities
The primary focus of this role involves hands-on laboratory work and meticulous data management
CAR-T Cell Processing: Execute the ADA CAR-T process on donor materials, requiring proven experience in laboratory cell culture techniques
Support process improvement and characterization studies for allogeneic CAR-T processes
Pluripotent Stem Cell Processing (PSC):
Culture, maintain, and differentiate PSCs, specifically hESCs
Culture Retinal Pigmented Epithelial (RPE) cells, in both 2D tissue culture flasks and 3D stirred tank bioreactors
Support process improvement and characterization studies for PSC and RPE processes
Documentation and Data Management: Thoroughly document experiments in the Benchling electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), adhering strictly to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Perform review and approval of completed experiments within the Benchling ELN
Manage in-process and analytical data by accurately transcribing data from various sources into a central data tool
Verify data accuracy during transcription and perform process monitoring to identify potential trends
Assist with analyzing data and preparation of experimental protocols, reports, and presentations
Manage process materials and inventory by collaborating with procurement, warehouse, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) personnel. Maintain appropriate material stock levels
Coordinate the shipping of laboratory samples to various internal and external teams across the network and third-party testing partners
Qualification
Required
Experience in laboratory cell culture is required for execution of the CAR-T, PSC, and RPE process
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs), preferably Benchling
Strong understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Excellent data entry and data verification skills, with an eye for detail and trend identification
Experience or comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, logistics)
Ability to manage complex logistics, including sample coordination and shipping
Company
Compass Consulting
Compass Consulting is a life science staffing and consulting firm serving the needs of biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Founded in 2008
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brett F.
Managing Partner
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