Production Associate I
About The Position
As the Production Associate I, you will participate in duties associated with manufacturing of MatTek tissue models according to SOPs where applicable. You may also perform duties assigned under Laboratory Assistant as needed. This is an onsite role in Ashland, MA. Grow with Us - Your Responsibilities Prepare media and supplements Trypsinize and count cells Feed tissues and cells using sterile technique and attention to detail Package tissues for shipping Ship product –pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs Work under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager. Report directly to the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager or Scientist/Senior Scientist.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or equivalent with no previous work experience or associate’s degree in biology or equivalent with 2+ years of hands-on cell culture experience
- Basic knowledge of mammalian cell culture
- Basic knowledge of aseptic technique
- Incumbent employee who has advanced from the Laboratory Assistant role
Nice To Haves
- You identify with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Responsibilities
- Prepare media and supplements
- Trypsinize and count cells
- Feed tissues and cells using sterile technique and attention to detail
- Package tissues for shipping
- Ship product –pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs
- Work under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager.
- Report directly to the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager or Scientist/Senior Scientist.
Benefits
- Mentoring
- leadership programs
- internal seminar offerings
- Paid vacation
- sick time
- corporate holidays
- community service day
- flexible work schedules
- Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
- Mutual support
- team spirit
- international collaboration
- communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
- Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from
- dental
- vision
- EAP
- other wellness programs
- Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
- 401k (with generous company match)
- HSA
- FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending)
- Transportation Commuter Account
- Basic Life Insurance
- AD&D
- EAP
- Family Planning & Women’s Health
- Health Advocate
- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents)
- Legal Services
- LTD & STD
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
