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Biomedical Technician - Biomanufacturing Facility

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Requisition # 13878

Job Description

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.

We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

Cedars-Sinai Biomanufacturing Center (CBC) is a 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility located in West Hollywood, California. The CBC is comprised of a cGMP cell manufacturing facility, housing multiple cleanroom cell production suites, and process development rooms for producing the next generation of cell and gene therapies. These new therapies will be used for human IND-enabling clinical trials. With combined expertise and a cGMP-compliant approach to manufacture cells at scale, the CBC will overcome many challenges by building innovative technologies, connecting protocols, up-scaling of processes and achieving Food and Drug Administration standards for all steps involved to bring innovative cell therapy solutions to researchers and translation scientists. With our world-class expertise in stem cell (iPSC) biology, bioprocessing, translational medicine and manufacturing, the CBC is providing a much-needed biomanufacturing center in Southern California. To learn more, please visit: Biomanufacturing Center | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu)

What will you be doing in this role?

The Biomedical Technician participates on wet- and dry- laboratory projects and may execute tasks requiring compliance with all Federal and State accrediting agency requirements and/or GLP. Responsible for assigned wet lab work, lab maintenance, and writing and recording controlled documents. Performs all activities strictly according to SOPs, with accurate documentation, and may assist quality control team with required testing activities. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment to ensure accurate functioning of devices. Assists in addressing complex issues and troubleshooting.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of process development tasks for multiple clients following standard operating procedures that will be different for each project based on the type work.
  • Writes and maintains good documentation in laboratory notebooks, data records/transfers, SOPs, and batch records.
  • Drafts standard operating procedures and maintains computer database.
  • Verifies samples received, logs samples into systems, and may transport to the appropriate environment within the facility for storage following SOPs.
  • Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
  • Maintains lab equipment and related records.
  • Prepares and maintains material inventories, and places orders for equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
  • Ensures all activities align with regulatory guidelines and safety standards, as appropriate. Interacts with core laboratory customers with integrity and respect and communicates effectively with the customers.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related science or engineering specialization is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience & Skills:

  • One (1) year of experience working in a lab or biotech environment.
  • A minimum of one (1) year working with biomedical equipment, including maintenance and/or testing, is required.
  • Must have outstanding interpersonal, communication, organization skills, and the ability to work across company fields and functional units, and computer application experience.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Federal, FDA, State, and standards set by accrediting bodies.
  • Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
  • Knowledge of specialized equipment.
  • Ability to use databases. Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited, to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Responds to emergency calls in order to troubleshoot malfunctions of equipment and able to resolve the problem quickly and accurately.

Req ID : 13878
Working Title : Biomedical Technician - Biomanufacturing Facility
Department : CS Biomanufacturing Facility
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Biomanufacturing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $30.46 - $47.21

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)

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