Biologics Manufacturing Laboratory Assistant

Role Snapshot

• Location: Millsboro, DE, USA, 19966
• Assignment: 6 Months
• Pay Rate: 22/hr

What Your Day Looks Like

You’ll support the production of veterinary biologics in a GMP-regulated laboratory, moving between aseptic benches, cell culture areas, and production equipment. Your day blends hands-on technique with meticulous documentation—preparing media, executing inoculations, harvesting antigens and tissue cultures, and assisting with vaccine filling. Throughout it all, you’ll follow SOPs precisely, keep supervisors informed of out-of-the-ordinary events, and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute aseptic techniques, media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and vaccine filling activities.
• Set up and operate laboratory and production equipment; prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and instruments; maintain orderly work areas.
• Complete accurate, reliable records (charts, logbooks, and related documentation) to support GMP compliance.
• Communicate promptly about any unusual or non-routine occurrences during tasks.
• Contribute across the manufacturing cycle, including cell culture processes, using a variety of technical equipment.
• Note: Embryonic eggs are utilized for virus propagation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or High School diploma with commensurate experience.
• GMP experience needed.
• Laboratory experience preferred (entry-level friendly); scientific background helpful.
• Cell culture experience is very helpful.
• Prior SAP experience.
• Aseptic/clean room environment experience.
• Hands-on familiarity with pH meters, UniFuge, measuring components; ability to read/follow SOPs and demonstrate aseptic behaviors.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills are highly desirable.
• Physical abilities test will be required prior to being allowed to start on site.

Preferred

• Vaccine knowledge.
• Experience with a stretch of 4 – 10 hour days.

Safety & Materials

You’ll operate in a controlled, aseptic environment while adhering to company safety policies. Materials you may encounter include:

• Isopropal Alcohol.
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Phenolic Disinfectants
• Oxidizers

Commitment to Quality

All work must align with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under department supervision.