Research Associate Intern

Summary

PBS Biotech is a private company based in Camarillo, CA, that manufactures and sells revolutionary single-use bioreactors for cell and gene therapy manufacturing. They are seeking a dedicated Research Associate Intern to gain experience in laboratory operations and bioprocess technologies while contributing to innovative research in the biotechnology field.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform daily laboratory operations including cleaning, sterility maintenance, material stocking, equipment monitoring, etc
• Assist in equipment and material management
• Learn how to operate and maintain lab equipment and bioreactors
• Learn mammalian cell culture techniques and analytical methods
• Perform basic cell culture and analytical operations including media preparation, bioreactor sub-assembly preparation and set up, seed culture expansion, cell growth monitoring, metabolite analysis, autoclaving, sample preparation and processing, etc
• Assist in experiments for bioprocess and analytical development, optimization, and characterization
• Generate and record data from assigned experiments and write reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Understand and follow each step of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and write and review new SOPs as needed
• Engage in team research efforts and activities through experimental design and execution, data collection and analysis, and discussion to improve and optimize cell manufacturing processes
• Support internal product development and improvement efforts through experimentation (e.g., performing biological testing of new or modified products) and communication with other departments (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality)

Skills

• Bachelor's in chemical engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Biotechnology
• Proficiency in aseptic cell culture technique
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, with bioreactor operation experience a plus
• Ability to provide creative solutions and to perform tasks accurately and reproducibly
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills
• Proximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's in chemical engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Biotechnology
• Proficiency in aseptic cell culture technique
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, with bioreactor operation experience a plus
• Ability to provide creative solutions and to perform tasks accurately and reproducibly
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills
• Proximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed

Benefits

• Outstanding interns may be considered for full-time conversion into a Research Associate position based on performance and business needs.