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Astellas Pharma Laboratory Assistant I in Westborough, Massachusetts
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Astellas Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's heath around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.
AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.
Astellas is announcing a Laboratory Assistant I opportunity at their Astellas Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Laboratory Assistant I is to support lab operations for the Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Working closely with the Lab Operations Manager and the research staff, this person will help deliver training, execute projects, purchase and maintain lab equipment and supplies.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate and provide support to the Technical Operations and the Research teams to ensure seamless day-to-day laboratory operations, including general lab cleaning/organization
Assist in the development and writing of SOPs as needed, and design and deliver trainings against the SOPs where needed
Contribute to the creation and execution of plans to improve laboratory operations
Maintains instrumentation and ensures proper operation. Communicates with instrument companies and schedules service as needed
Promotes laboratory safety through oversight of operations and delivery of training
Assists with all freezer/nitrogen tank upkeep, maintaining compliance control, chemical storage and disposal
Assists with upkeep of glassware maintenance, autoclaving
Coordinate with third party lab service vendors as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned or special projects as needed
Organizational Context:
This position reports to the AIRM Laboratory Operations Manager
Works closely with Research and Tech Ops personnel to support laboratory function and operations
Works closely with general office administration for vendor management, invoicing and administration
This position has no direct reports
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma/GED equivalency
Ability to collaborate with external partners across multiple scientific disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly developed organizational and communication skills
Able to maintain a clean, neat, and safe lab environment
Possesses a positive, can-do attitude and creatively solves problems
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
1-2 years prior experience in a clinical medical setting or laboratory experience
Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting, sterile technique, solution preparation, etc.)
Cell culture experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
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