Lab Assistant

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Cultivate mammalian cells in bioreactors, handle media/solutions and maintain records.

Key Responsibilities

  • bioreactor sampling
  • cell culture
  • record keeping
  • media preparation
  • bioreactor sterilization
  • reagent production

Tasks

-Conduct daily sampling of bioreactors. -Cultivate mammalian cells using aseptic techniques in bench and pilot scale bioreactors. -Maintain accurate and complete records consistent with company policy and legal requirements. -Hydrate an array of medium and buffer inventory. -Sterilize, sanitize, and operate bench and pilot scale bioreactors. -Produce various nonclinical reagents in support of research and development activities.

Requirements

  • entry-level
  • lab safety
  • high school
  • cell culture
  • lab experience
  • inventory

What You Bring

-0-2+ years of experience, or a combination of training and experience. -Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and safety protocols. -High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in science or engineering. -Experience in cell culture and media preparation. -Previous laboratory experience preferred. -Experience in inventory management or media/buffer preparation is a plus.

Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Short and long-term disability -Employee Assistance Program

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil