What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT - Medical Laboratory position at Keck Medicine of USC?
Medical Lab Technician
Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a position in West Los Angeles, California.
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles.
As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which comprises the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.
About the Role
USC's Keck School of Medicine, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility is seeking a dynamic individual to work on process development and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies and other biological products for internal/external users.
The cGMP Process Development (PD) Specialized Lab Technician at the USC/CHLA cGMP Facility is responsible for supporting process development activities related to the scale-up and optimization of cell therapy processes.
The role involves assisting in the execution of laboratory experiments, preparing equipment, performing routine testing, and collecting and documenting data for process optimization and development studies.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the setup of process development labs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring all equipment is calibrated and ready for use.
- Performing moderate to complex laboratory procedures related to cell therapy development, media preparation, cell expansion, harvesting, cryopreservation, and cell culture.
- Conducting quality control testing to ensure product safety, purity, and compliance, utilizing methods such as sterility testing, endotoxin assessment, mycoplasma detection, and flow cytometry.
- Executing laboratory experiments related to process development, e.g., preparing, operating, cleaning equipment.
- Performing routine quality control tests and assays on materials, products, and processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Conducting environmental monitoring in cGMP cleanrooms, e.g., viable and non-viable particulate monitoring and surface sampling.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science And/Or Biotechnology.
- Minimum Experience: 2 years in cell therapy development.
- Preferred Experience: 3 years in cell therapy development.
- Supervisory experience: May supervise student, temporary, and/or resource workers.
- Strong communication and writing skills with demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment.
Working Conditions
This is a 3-year fixed-term position.
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