Production Specialist - CGT

About Discovery Life Sciences: 

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Position Summary: 

Are you passionate about life sciences and looking to make an impact? Join our team as a Production Specialist and play a key role in the processing, testing, and logistics of human primary cell products. This is your chance to work in a dynamic lab environment where your skills and contributions will directly impact the success of our operations.

A Day in the Life of a Production Specialist at Discovery Life Sciences: 

• Complete work orders. 
• Cycle count consumable inventory and make orders. 
• Package and send off controlled temperature packages.
• Perform quality control testing.  

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

Must Have:

• 2 years of paid working laboratory experience performing aseptic technique for activities defined by written SOPs
• 1 year of experience in logistics and/or material management
• Excellent time management, punctuality and reliability
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Nice-To-Have: 

• Bachelors degree in Biology or other Life Science
• Excellent time management, punctuality and reliability 
• Ability to work independently to achieve daily workload completion with limited/remote supervision 
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in different functional areas 
• Agility in learning electronic systems and applying complex workflows to perform multiple tasks.Able to read, interpret, and communicate detailed procedures 
• Experience in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment (including but not limited automated cell counters, scales, biosafety cabinets, micropipettes, vortexer)
• Ability to travel domestically for up to two weeks for training.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Utilizing aseptic technique in a Biosafety Cabinet to process bulk human tissues per established standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
• Perform quality control (QC) testing (cell counting and viability testing) of produced products and evaluation of tested parameters against established specifications and determining release for shipment 
• Management and execution of Work Orders, Assembly Builds, Material Transfers, and Fulfillment tasks, including data recording and troubleshooting within Netsuite ERP 
• Maintenance of consumable inventory (ordering, cycle counting, inventory adjustments in NetSuite, receiving, put away) 
• Management of General Lab, Facility and Equipment Maintenance (Equipment PMs, Calibrations, repairs, etc.)  
• Performance of controlled temperature packaging and logistics activities (scheduling, system entry, labeling) for Commercial (Fed Ex) and independent (local couriers) carriers. 
• Customer service and vendor management 
• Handling and disposing of biological waste 
• Other duties as assigned 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package options including free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment. Free medical, dental and vision options for you!
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

Location and work hours:

• ON SITE– Quincy, MA

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.