Cell Culture Technician

<div class="content-intro"><div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>We’re a well-funded start-up</strong>. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Here’s what sets us apart.</strong> We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>This is a unique opportunity to build,</strong> be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented <strong>Cell Culture Technician</strong> to manage daily operations and maintain the integrity of our Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) cell culture laboratory. The ideal candidate will have robust hands-on experience with mammalian cell lines and primary cell cultures, good aseptic technique, and a strong commitment to enforcing biosafety compliance. You will ensure the lab remains audit-ready, equipment is operational, and research teams are supported with high-quality, contamination-free cell lines.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Essential Duties include:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Cell Line Maintenance: </strong>Routinely passage, feed, bank, and thaw mammalian cell lines (including primary cells or human-derived lines). Monitor cell growth, confluence, and morphology daily. Provide other lab members cells and medium.</li> <li><strong>BSL-2 Safety & Compliance:</strong> Enforce laboratory safety protocols in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines. Ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)</li> <li><strong>Waste Management:</strong> Safely treat and dispose of liquid and solid biohazardous waste according to standard protocols (e.g., chemical bleaching, autoclaving, and sharps disposal).</li> <li><strong>Equipment Upkeep: </strong>Perform routine maintenance, deep cleaning, and calibration tracking for Class II Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs), CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, and water baths. Coordinate annual professional certifications.</li> <li><strong>Quality Control:</strong> Conduct routine testing for mycoplasma, sterility, and cross-contamination. Keep flawless records of cell line passages, batch histories, and repository logs.</li> <li><strong>Inventory & Media Prep:</strong> Prepare standard cell culture media, buffers, and reagents under sterile conditions. Manage laboratory inventory, tracking stock levels of plastics, PPE, and reagents.</li> <li>Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li>Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant cell handling experience.</li> <li>Proven mastery of aseptic technique.</li> <li>Experience working w