Formulation Specialist (#182)

  • Full-time
  • Department: Production

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

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.