We develop and manufacture fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities to precise specifications. Our proprietary iCell Operating System (iCell O/S) includes true human cells in multiple cell types (iCell products), human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and custom iPSCs and iCell products (MyCell products).

Our iCell O/S products provide standardized, easy-to-use, cost-effective access to the human cell, the smallest fully functioning operating unit of human biology. Customers use our iCell O/S products, among other purposes, for drug discovery and screening; to test the safety and efficacy of their small molecule and biologic drug candidates; for stem cell banking; and in researching cellular therapeutics.

Cellular Dynamics is currently hiring for a Production Specialist at our Novato, CA warehouse, located within the Buck Institute. This position requires a motivated and self-directed individual to derive and manufacture iPSC lines. This position requires a Tuesday through Saturday work schedule. 

Skills and Responsibilities

• Understand basic laboratory concepts and be able to perform basic lab techniques, including aseptic technique for cell culture, medium preparation.

• Follow manufacturing/quality control protocols reproducibly within a specified timeframe.

• Apply good documentation practices when recording data and completing records.

• Follow production schedules to assure on-time delivery of finished product.

• Effectively communicate day-to-day activities within Production department.

• Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions including cell culture automation.

• Provide data or information to others in work group, and assist in implementation activities.

• Maintain laboratory standards (temperature status, inventory, routine maintenance)

• Understand and comply with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to CDI business.

• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with occasional overtime.

• Able to work in laboratory hood for extended periods of time.

• Able to work in shifts.

• Able to work with hazardous materials (i.e. chemicals, electrical equipment, human tissue) without endangering oneself or others.

• Able to work at computer for extended periods of time.

• Able to wear standard laboratory PPE.

• Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred in a specific discipline (i.e. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry) or related technical field.

• Be familiar with basic principles of documentation using either laboratory notebook or batch record.

• 1-2 years’ experience of reagent preparation for cell culture and basic maintenance of cell lines.

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Windows and data management systems.

Cellular Dynamics International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of a disability.