About the role#
PBS Biotech is seeking a Research Associate Intern to join our bioprocess R&D team in Camarillo, California. This role offers hands-on experience working with cell and gene therapy manufacturing technologies. You will work alongside scientists on projects related to process development and product improvement. Successful interns may be considered for a full-time Research Associate position based on performance and business needs.
What you'll do#
- Perform daily laboratory operations including cleaning, sterility maintenance, material stocking, and equipment monitoring.
- Manage laboratory equipment and materials.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment and bioreactors.
- Execute basic cell culture and analytical operations, such as media preparation, bioreactor set up, seed culture expansion, and cell growth monitoring.
- Generate and record data from experiments and write accurate reports.
- Follow existing Standard Operating Procedures and assist in writing or reviewing new ones.
- Support product development through biological testing and communication with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality departments.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology.
- Proficiency in aseptic cell culture techniques.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture is required, and bioreactor operation experience is a plus.
- Ability to perform tasks accurately and provide creative solutions.
- Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Camarillo, CA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling term with flexibility for weekend work as needed.
About PBS Biotech
PBS Biotech develops single-use bioreactor systems for cell therapy research and manufacturing. The company focuses on cultivating shear sensitive cell types using its proprietary Vertical-Wheel technology. Based in Camarillo, California, the firm provides solutions for both benchtop research and large-scale cGMP production. It was founded in 2008 and currently employs over 100 people.
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