Job Description
With your help, we can change the future of healthcare!
The Cedars-Sinai Biomanufacturing Center (CBC) is a state-of-the art facility that comprises 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. With world class expertise in stem cell (iPSC) biology, bioprocessing, translational, regulatory and manufacturing, Cedars-Sinai is committed to pushing the frontiers of medicine and discovering new technologies and innovations that will impact how we diagnose and treat disease. To learn more about the CBC, please visit Home - CSBIO (csbiomfg.com).
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
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 proper functioning of devices. Assists in addressing complex issues and troubleshooting.
Primary 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 record/transfer, SOPs, and batch records.
- Drafts standard operating procedures and maintains computer database.
- Verifies samples received, logs samples into systems, and may transport to 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 comply with regulatory guidelines and safety standards, as appropriate.
- Interacts with core laboratory customers with professionalism and respect and communicates effectively with the customers.
Qualifications
Education:
- Assoc. Degree/College Diploma in biology, biochemistry or related science/engineering field is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
- One (1) year of experience working in a lab or biotech environment and biomedical equipment such as maintenance or testing is required.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to details.
- Must have superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Federal, FDA, State, and accrediting agency requirements.
- Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
- Knowledge of specialized equipment.
- Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to use databases. Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited, to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables.
- Responds to emergency calls in order to troubleshoot malfunctions of equipment and able to correct the problem quickly.
- Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
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)