Lab Technician

Lab Associate or Pharma “Manufacturing Associate” 

Location: Novato, CA (100% On-Site) Currently Interviewing for - May 15th or June 12 Start Date

Pay Rate: $28.00-$32.20/HR (Annual of $69k-89k depending on shift)

1-year w-2 contract role (Strong potential to extend or convert to FTE)

Our client, a global leader in biotechnology and innovation of therapies for rare genetic diseases and life-threatening conditions is seeking wet lab manufacturing associates to work in a close-knit team-based setting. In teams of 8-10, you will conduct the wet lab work that goes into gene therapy production. This role is exactly what they do in the research facilities, just on a much higher volume/ scale! 

Employment is full-time with benefits through TPS Group (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k), after 1-year, there is a strong potential to convert to employment under the client's benefits, etc., and move to management/different departments. 

Job Duties:

• Learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substances.

• Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.)

• Work with PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, and Western Blot Techniques

Education & Experience:

• Must have the first covid-19 vaccination. 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or degree that had lab requirements OR

• Associate degree in a science-related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a Biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

• PCR experience is a plus.

• Prior undergrad experience in a lab or research setting is a plus.

Relevant Skills – PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Flow Cytometry, Mammalian cells, Insect cells, Bacteria cells, Cell culture, column/gas/liquid chromatography, Western Blot, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Microbiology, Protein purification

Please submit/email your resume in PDF or Word format to be considered.

Open to college graduates with a BS degree