Laboratory Assistant I

Overview

The full-time position will support laboratory staff by maintaining equipment, logs, and inventory for iMAPs Labs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the inventory of common stock Responsible for ordering lab-related items. Receive, unpack, and properly distribute all packages arriving at the facility. Maintain the receiving log
• Perform routine instrument maintenance of both GMP and non-GMP laboratory instrumentation, including, but not limited to, centrifuges, water baths, and incubators.
• Coordinate with the facilities team the scheduling preventative maintenance for all lab instruments and escort vendor technicians.
• Assist in maintaining and reviewing documentation for all laboratory instruments, including logs, forms, and maintenance documents.
• Responsible for ordering CO2 and LN2 Communicate with laboratory team members on cryogen supply and needs.
• Wash laboratory glassware and autoclave laboratory supplies as needed.
• Follow quality control plans, GMP requirements, and assigned guidelines.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the laboratory areas. 
• Follow all safety requirements and regulations. 
• Assist in training new personnel in safety, routine maintenance, and other areas as assigned. 
• Follow the directions of the laboratory supervisor regarding daily tasks and expectations for each duty. 
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations. 
• Related lab document authoring
• Perform miscellaneous lab duties as assigned. 

   Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Associate degree in life science or STEM-related discipline
• Previous experience working in a GMP environment such as the laboratory, manufacturing facility, or warehouse.
• Familiar with basic laboratory techniques, safety practices, and procedures
• Ability to understand documents, SOPs, and work instructions

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science or STEM-related discipline preferred

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required 

• Must be able to move to and from the office to the lab located on separate floors and move about to the office and lab as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Must grasp with both hands, perform repetitious actions such as pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand/ arm, and reach above shoulder height.
• Must be able to use several types of laboratory equipment and pipettes for extended period.
• Must be able to work on a tablet or computer typing for 50% of a typical working day
• Must be able to move and lift 20 pounds multiple times daily.
• Must be able to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, lab coats, and closed-toed shoes, when in a laboratory setting.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This position will work in both an office and a laboratory setting. When in the lab, there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They do not constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal- opportunity employer, our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact careers@iovance.com.

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