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Senior Cell Culture Technician (M/F)

August 28th 2024

convEyXO

Mission Description

As a Senior Cell Culture Technician, you will be responsible for the effectiveness of our laboratory operations focused on development and documentation of processes related to upstream cell culture and downstream exosomes purification.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Develop adherent cell culture processes in T-Flasks, Cellstacks and bioreactors and transfer to GMP conditions.

• Carry out cell culture techniques (cryopreservation, aseptic handling under laminar airflow, use of disposable bioreactors, unit operations linked to the addition of media, sampling and harvesting of cells).

• Carry out culture handling and evaluation techniques independently (sample transfers, counting, trypsination, microscopy, metabolites)

• Participate in downstream processes: centrifugation, filtration, ultrafiltration

• Carry out analysis and characterisation methods using Q-PCR; enzymatic, colorimetric and fluorescence assays; particle size.

• Prepare, fill in and compile documentation and production procedures, ensuring the reliability and traceability of information.

• Detect and anticipate problems and risks, and suggest improvements

• Participate in the laboratory management (equipment, stocks, cleaning, alarms)

• Contribute to the implementation of new techniques/technologies/methods

• Ensure knowledge transfer with upstream and downstream partners.

• Participate in the tech transfer of the process and documentation to an external GMP manufacturing unit.

• Work in compliance with good laboratory practice, safety and bio-safety.

Candidate profile

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in science with cell biology knowledge

• You have 5 year’s experience in managing cell culture in aseptic conditions

• Experience in adherent cell culture and/or exosomes production is a must

• Experience in a GMP environment and cleanroom handling would be a plus

• You demonstrate good record-keeping skills and experience with SOP and GLP.

• You are fluent in French and English, both written and spoken

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel spreadsheet, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• You are organised, rigorous with a sense of observation and communication

• You are adaptable, dealing with urgent situations and proactive, keen to collaborate with the team and external partners

• You are enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and self-motivation; you have a sense of ownership and responsibility to deliver results.

• You are flexible in working location (Gosselies, Leuven and other collaborations in Belgium)

Offer

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up located in the centre of Belgium.

• Working with cutting-edge technology.

• An inclusive and dynamic working environment.

• An attractive package in line with the position responsibilities. 

Contact Details

Please send your CV together with an adapted cover letter to HR@conveyxo.com