Formulation Specialist (#215)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Production

Company Description

Cellular Dynamics International (CDI), a FUJIFILM company, is a leading developer and supplier of human cells used in basic and translational research, drug discovery, toxicity testing, and regenerative medicine applications. Leveraging technology that can be used to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiated tissue-specific cells from any individual, CDI is committed to advancing life science research and transforming the therapeutic development process in order to fundamentally improve human health. The company’s inventoried iCell® products and donor-specific MyCell® Products are available in the quantity, quality, purity, and reproducibility required for drug and cell therapy development. For more information please visit www.cellulardynamics.com. 



Job Description

Cellular Dynamics, a FujiFilm Company, is currently hiring for a Formulation Specialist position at our Madison, WI location.  The position of Formulation Specialist is to manufacture media and maintain laboratory supplies in clean, ready and working order.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC, JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
1. Restock and clean lab as needed.
2. Understand basic laboratory concepts and be able to perform basic lab techniques, including routine and preventative maintenance.
3. Follow manufacturing procedures reproducibly within a specified timeframe.
4. Apply good documentation practices when recording data and completing records.
5. Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/ ROLES:
1. Understand and comply with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to CDI business.
2. Effectively communicate day-to-day activities within Production department.
3. Provide data or information to others in work group, and assist in implementation activities.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. B.S. degree in a specific discipline (i.e. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry) or related technical field.
2. Be familiar with basic principles of documentation using either laboratory notebook or batch record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. One or two year’s experience in cell culture preparation and maintenance.
2. Advanced computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to work in laboratory hood for extended periods of time.
2. Able to work with hazardous materials (i.e. chemicals, electrical equipment) without endangering oneself or others.
3. Able to work at computer for extended periods of time.
4. Able to wear standard laboratory PPE.
5. Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Additional Information

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.