• Cell Culture Technician (1yr+ Exp)

    Actalent (Chaska, MN)


    Cell Culture Technician

    Description

    • Conduct mammalian cell culture activities using aseptic technique.

    • Work in cleanroom environment - gowning prior to entering lab space

    • Monitor multiple manufacturing production runs and complete routine cell culture maintenance tasks (passaging, seeding, harvesting, concentrating, etc.)

    • Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

    • Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities.

    • Performs in-process sampling and testing during production using analytical laboratory instruments

    • Performs out of specification (OOS) testing as necessary.

    • Documents test results with strict adherence per GMP and GDP.

    • Maintains and organizes instrument calibration and maintenance logbook.

    • Must be able to perform moderate to complex test methods by following written procedure.

    A typical day would involve performing cell culture runs the first half of the day and the second half of the day would involve inoculations, harvests and prepping for the following day

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Bachelor's degree in science related field

     

    12+ months of mammalian cell culture passaging experience (performing and troubleshooting)

     

    Previous aseptic technique experience

     

    Proven ability to have high attention to detail and think critically

     

    Experience working with an autoclave

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Chaska, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.73 - $30.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.