Lab Technician

Job Description

This role will assist with the isolation of primary cells from human umbilical cord and be responsible for the routine culture of these cells. The Lab Technician will provide assistance with cell culture of primary cells isolated from liver and kidney tissue samples. They will also be responsible for maintaining detailed laboratory records, equipment and inventory in accordance with written procedures and helping with changing experimental needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expansion cultures of adherent primary endothelial, liver, and kidney cells, including performing plating activities, routine media changes, passaging cells for expansion, and creating cryopreserved stocks.
• Record and maintain data in accordance with protocols.
• Aseptically prepare solutions and supplies required for isolation and culture activities.
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Maintain research suite in appropriate order, including disinfection of incubators, floors, and work surfaces.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of team laboratory supplies.
• Assist staff with R&D experimental protocols.

Essential Skills

• Experience with cell culture
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Experience with bioreactors
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with organ harvest
• Experience in biotechnology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences
• 1-2 years of industry experience within a lab
• 1-2 years of experience with mammalian cell culture

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $24 - $27