Lead Laboratory Technician, Virology

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Job description

Overview:
Performs assays according to testing records and in compliance with
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP),
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or Points to Consider (PTC) guidelines and
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Completes test methods and other required
documentation and performs laboratory maintenance duties according to GLP, cGMP,
CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs. Serve as the departmental trainer, as needed.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain cell cultures in accordance to SOPs and testing records
• Conduct assays and lab procedures as outlined in testing record and regulatory guidelines.
• Accurately complete testing records and other required documentation according to WuXi's Good Documentation Practices
• Reports observations of ongoing tests to Study Director or Laboratory Manager.
• Communicates with supervisor and other colleagues daily lab activities.
• Maintain equipment logs and initiate Change Controls.
• Collaborate with other departments on projects
• Act as a mentor to other technicians
• Perform classroom trainings
• Serve as an assay trainer or departmental training coordinator.
• Work with supervisors to schedule daily activities
• May serve as a supervisor/technical reviewer as designated by Lab Manager
• May author Test Methods, Client Protocols, SOPs, etc. as needed.
• May serve as a supervisor/technical reviewer as designated by Lab Manager
• Perform data analysis
• Train on departmental assays such as in vitro, detection, retroviral, RCA, and RCL assays
• Execute more complicated assays such as titrations, RCL, PCR, ELISAs, rcAAV
• Initiate and write nonconformance and laboratory investigations
• Perform assays in a BSL2+ environment
• May serve as a supervisor/technical reviewer as designated by Lab Manager

Qualifications:
• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience with emphasis on cell biology and/or virology in a professional lab setting required
• Bachelors' degree in Biological Sciences or other Science related field or equivalent experience
• PCR and ELISA experience is desired

Our Values:

Integrity & Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing & Do it Right.

Our greatest asset is our people, WuXi is dedicated to providing opportunities for internal growth with direct access to a dedicated and accessible Human Resources team.

WuXi AppTec provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.