Laboratory Technician

BioSTL posts this position on behalf of BioGenerator portfolio company Aptimmune. Please apply directly to Aptimmune.

Aptimmune is hiring a Full-time, permanent Laboratory Technician for its Research and Development department, reporting to Dr. Gabriela Calzada-Nova, Senior Research Scientist.

About Aptimmune:

Aptimmune Biologics specializes in developing revolutionary mucosal vaccines that provide unsurpassed efficacy against the viral diseases most costly to the swine industry. We focus solely on swine vaccines and the prevention of three major diseases – Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV), influenza (IAV-S) and African Swine Fever (ASF).

Position Aim:

As a key member of the Aptimmune Technical Team, the Laboratory Technician will play an important role to achieve key milestones associated with the company’s commercial vaccine development plan. The Laboratory Technician position will report to the Senior Scientist.

The Laboratory Technician will provide resources for the lab such as equipment maintenance, buffer and media preparation, and equipment set-up and assist with analytical and process development work. The position also carries with it laboratory management duties, and these will include ensuring that supplies of key chemicals, disposables, reagents etc. are maintained in a timely, proactive manner. The successful candidate must be able to think and act independently, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Directly manage the Laboratory supplies on a day-to-day basis
Assist scientists with analytical testing (e.g., serology and PCR testing)
Assist scientists with cell and virus maintenance
Prepare buffers, media, and other solutions
Ensure equipment is kept clean, in working order and perform routine maintenance as required
Communicate results in clear written format for integration into reports
Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory
Be prepared to assist with other duties as needed

Who You Are:

B.Sc. in microbiology or an associated biological discipline
At least 1 year experience in a life sciences laboratory setting
Ability to work using sterile techniques
Experience with mammalian cell culture
Ability to work in a team, yet independently on assigned project tasks
Proven communication skills

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Gabriela Calzada – Hiring Manager

gcalzada@aptimmune.com | 217-384-1174