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 Madison, WI location. The job objective for this position is to derive and manufacture iPSC lines. 

SPECIFIC, JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

1. Understand basic laboratory concepts and be able to perform basic lab techniques, including aseptic technique for cell and microbial culture.
2. Follow manufacturing/quality control protocols reproducibly within a specified timeframe.
3. Apply good documentation practices when recording data and completing records.
4. Follow production schedules to assure on-time delivery of finished product.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS/ ROLES

1. Understand and comply with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to Cellular Dynamics International business.
2. Effectively communicate day-to-day activities within Production department.
3. Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions.
4. Provide data or information to others in work group, and assist in implementation activities.
5. Maintain laboratory standards (temperature status, inventory, routine maintenance).

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. At least two years of experience in mammalian cell culture.
2. At least one year of experience in Manufacturing
3. 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, human tissue) 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.

CDI is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity