Production Associate I
About The Position
As a site-based Production Associate I, you will support manufacturing of MatTek tissue models by preparing media, handling cells, and coating, sterilizing, and packaging inserts according to SOPs. You will work under senior staff, perform QA testing, assist with product shipping, and help with general lab duties as needed. This is an onsite role in Ashland, MA. Grow with Us - Your Responsibilities You will participate in duties associated with manufacturing of MatTek tissue models according to SOPs where applicable. You will work under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager. You will report directly to the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager or Scientist I Senior Scientist. You will prepare a variety of media and supplements using sterile technique and attention to detail You will trypsinize and count cells You will coat, cure, sterilize, and package cell inserts Perform quality assurance via pH, osmolality, and endotoxin testing You will ship products –pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs You may also perform duties assigned under Laboratory Assistant as needed.
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 aseptic technique.
Nice To Haves
- Identify with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Responsibilities
- Participate in duties associated with manufacturing of MatTek tissue models according to SOPs where applicable.
- Work under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager.
- Prepare a variety of media and supplements using sterile technique and attention to detail.
- Trypsinize and count cells.
- Coat, cure, sterilize, and package cell inserts.
- Perform quality assurance via pH, osmolality, and endotoxin testing.
- Ship products – pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs.
- May also perform duties assigned under Laboratory Assistant as needed.
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”
- 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
