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Lab Technical Operations Specialist

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Posted: 01/06/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12474 Pay Rate: $20.00 - $28.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.

Overview:

We are looking for a motivated Lab Technical Operations Specialist to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team. This role is critical for advancing our CAR-T and PSC process development and requires expertise in cell culture and strong data management skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • The primary focus of this role involves hands-on laboratory work and meticulous data management.
  • CAR-T Cell Processing:
  • Execute the ADA CAR-T process on donor materials, requiring proven experience in laboratory cell culture techniques.
  • Support process improvement and characterization studies for allogeneic CAR-T processes
  • Pluripotent Stem Cell Processing (PSC):
  • Culture, maintain, and differentiate PSCs, specifically hESCs
  • Culture Retinal Pigmented Epithelial (RPE) cells, in both 2D tissue culture flasks and 3D stirred tank bioreactors.
  • Support process improvement and characterization studies for PSC and RPE processes.
  • Documentation and Data Management:
  • Thoroughly document experiments in the Benchling electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), adhering strictly to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Perform review and approval of completed experiments within the Benchling ELN.
  • Manage in-process and analytical data by accurately transcribing data from various sources into a central data tool.
  • Verify data accuracy during transcription and perform process monitoring to identify potential trends.
  • Assist with analyzing data and preparation of experimental protocols, reports, and presentations.
  • Logistics and Coordination:
  • Manage process materials and inventory by collaborating with procurement, warehouse, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) personnel. Maintain appropriate material stock levels.
  • Coordinate the shipping of laboratory samples to various internal and external teams across the network and third-party testing partners.

    • Job Requirements

    Qualifications and Experience:
    • Experience in laboratory cell culture is required for execution of the CAR-T, PSC, and RPE process.
    • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs), preferably Benchling.
    • Strong understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
    • Excellent data entry and data verification skills, with an eye for detail and trend identification.
    • Experience or comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, logistics).
    • Ability to manage complex logistics, including sample coordination and shipping.

    Meet Your Recruiter

    Jay Hite
    Recruiter, Account Manager

    As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

    When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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