Lab Operations Lead, Tissue Culture

Company: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description - Lab Operations Lead, Tissue Culture (220934) Lab Operations Lead, Tissue Culture ( Job Number: 220934 ) Overview Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics platform. As the pioneer in RNAi and the leading RNAi therapeutics company, we have always been uncompromisingly dedicated to translating the breakthrough science into transformational medicines to help as many people as possible. Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines. Alnylam is committed to its journey to become a top 5 independent, global biopharma company. We are already admired and recognized for our dedication to patients, company culture that empowers people to do their best work, track record of scientific innovation, social responsibility, and commercial excellence. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Alnylam has over 1,650 employees at work across the globe. We are seeking smart, passionate, "change the world" kind of people who are ready to say, "challenge accepted" to our mission. Thanks to the commitment of every employee globally, Alnylam is proud to have been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators, a Science Magazine Top Employer three years in a row (2019-2021), a Boston Globe Top Places to Work seven years in a row (2015-2021), a Great Place to Work in Asia, Japan, Brazil, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France and Switzerland, Seramount's 100 Best Companies (formerly Working Mother 100 Best Companies) and Best Companies for Dads, Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index two years in a row (2021-2022), among others. At Alnylam, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, culture, and workforce, and we support several Employee Resource Networks. The Tissue culture Lead will provide onsite support to the Research and Early Development labs, dedicated to Tissue culture rooms. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with extensive tissue culture experience to be responsible for the maintenance of cell culture materials and equipment. In this role the candidate will use their exceptional organizational skills to support all activities such as mammalian cell inventory, mycoplasma testing, aseptic technique training, BSC and incubator decontamination and will assume a large variety of operational tasks. The ideal candidate must have experience in the following areas: lab operations in BSL1 and BSL2, aseptic techniques, writing guideline documents, handling of hazardous materials according to EH&S guidelines, record keeping and adherence to all regulatory requirements. Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Serves as point-of-contact for all TC related projects or issues.
• Partner with scientific teams to understand project needs, priorities and solve TC related issues and contamination.
• Performs monthly mycoplasma testing
• Delivers training virtually and in-person classroom sessions for all existing and new employees
• Maintain Tissue Culture equipment and decontaminate as needed
• Maintain Tissue culture reagents, chemicals, and consumables
• Implement equipment scheduling system and provide metrics or KPI as needed.
• Partner with EHS, facilities, IT, engineering, and space planning to continually drive compliance and department deliverables
• Be and active contributor to lab moves and relocations
• Develop expertise in all primary job functions, enabling the ability to train others and update SOPs guideline documents as required
• Support suite equipment and systems to ensure no disruptions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure completion of all operations tasks
• Effectively communicate with end users and providing updates as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying, reporting, and eliminating potential workplace hazards
• In partnership with EHS, perform routine lab safety inspections and walkthroughs, and participate in monthly safety committees Qualifications
  • Bachelors/ MS in a science related field with 5 + years of biotech experience
  • Experience with laboratory operations and working in a tissue culture space.
  • Experience with handling, organizing, and planning the culture and maintenance of multiple mammalian cell lines
  • Knowledgeable of aseptic technique and quality control practices
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent record keeping abilities such as cell line, consumable, and reagent inventorying
  • Knowledge of basic computer systems (ex: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint), ERP systems and other tools required for purchasing and equipment asset management
  • Excellent organizational and verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and escalate issues as needed
  • Proven self-starter with a track record of managing multiple and fast-paced projects and tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment; ability to cultivate and maintain effective business partner relationships with stakeholders, peers, and vendors
  • If employed in the U.S., being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is required Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.
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