GMP Laboratory Technician - Evening Shift (Biotechnology)

Location: Onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, USA; candidates should live within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, Missouri. Evening shift, Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, with overtime as needed.

Company

An international life sciences company providing analytical testing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, food, environmental, cosmetic, genomics, and contract research services through a global network of laboratories.

What you will do

• Set up, execute, and evaluate GMP manufacturing unit operations, including seed trains, bioreactors, fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation, and lyophilization.
• Perform routine analytical, compendial, and general laboratory testing using pH, appearance, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and other applicable methods.
• Complete aseptic sampling, CIP/SIP, parts washing, sample preparation, documentation, work order generation, and data entry.
• Operate, maintain, and conduct routine checks of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and support laboratory investigations.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to meet testing timelines and maintain laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or an equivalent field.
• 0–2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, preferably in bioprocessing or the chemical process industry.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• Knowledge of GMP, safety, quality, regulatory, SOP, test method, specification, and data integrity requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for an 8-hour shift.

Nice to have

• Experience in a biological pilot plant or commercial manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of fermentation and downstream processing techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Yearly goal-based bonus and eligibility for merit-based increases.
• Collaborative work within a diverse, cross-functional laboratory and manufacturing environment.