What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biotechnology Production Specialist position at BioPathogenix?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Biotechnology Production Specialist to join our team at BioPathogenix. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing biotechnological manufacturing processes, including bacterial, viral, and fungal culture preparation, as well as maintaining a comprehensive library of microbial cultures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manufacture custom microbiology-based products, including bacterial, viral, and fungal cultures, following established protocols and quality standards.
- Perform aseptic culturing, propagation, and maintenance of bacterial, viral, and fungal strains while ensuring contamination control.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and automated liquid handling systems.
- Conduct microbiological assays, including microbial enumeration, viability testing, and contamination screening to ensure product quality.
- Packaging and organizing microbiological products for shipping, ensuring accurate labeling, documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all production and biobank activities using provided templates and software applications.
- Manage and maintain a comprehensive biobank of bacterial, viral, and fungal strains, ensuring proper cataloging, traceability, and storage under appropriate conditions.
- Conduct routine viability assessments, quality control checks, and replenishment of biobank materials to ensure sample integrity and availability.
- Track biobank inventory using database systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
