Bactana Corp: Laboratory Technician

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Location:

UCONN Health Cell & Genome Science Building in Farmington, CT (TIP)

About Bactana Corp (www.bactana.com).

Bactana is a socially impactful company formed as a collaboration between Cornell University, a renowned animal health scientist, and a successful life science entrepreneur.

We have patented the use of a select group of microbes that enhance the gut microbiome to improve animal health & farming efficiency. Our lead technology manipulates the microbial ecology of newborn animals to enhance the interaction of an animal’s microbiome with its immune system & metabolism (immunometabolism).

Bactana is seeking a Laboratory Technician to help refine optimize our fermentation and formulation processes, perform upkeep of lab equipment and supplies, and become an important part of of research team. This opportunity will provide a qualified candidate with a unique opportunity to be part of a global product launch of a novel patented technology designed to improve animal health and sustainability.

Bactana is a private development-stage company funded by Connecticut Innovations, Cornell University, and other private equity investors.

What you’ll be doing:

  • In this position, you will be working as part of a small team to continue Bactana’s commercial and scientific growth and development.
  • Carrying out fermentation under anaerobic conditions to produce products for clinical/field trials and support light commercial scale production.
  • Participating in product formulation, including operations such as lyophilization, spraying, and freezing.
  • Performing preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Supporting process improvement through strain and media optimization.
  • Interpreting results and presenting/discussing with Bactana team and external collaborators.
  • Operating within our SOPs and carefully following cGMP
  • Maintaining proper record keeping practices.
  • Carrying out quality control and aiding in technical servicing of equipment (as required).
  • Carrying out ordering of laboratory supplies in accordance with inventory management procedures.
  • Deliver innovative solutions, foster continuous process improvement, scale-up and implement new initiatives, drive cost-savings, and maintain exceptional work quality.

Qualifications:

  • In this position, you will be working as part of a small team to continue Bactana’s commercial and scientific growth and development.
  • Bachelor degree in life sciences or related field.
  • 2+ years of lab technician experience.
  • Well organized and able to effectively document experimental details to facilitate process improvement.
  • Willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously and learn new skills.
  • Experience maintaining lab supplies and equipment
  • Experience in microbiology and/or fermentation is desirable.
  • Ability to produce and follow SOPs.
  • This position is expected to deliver innovative solutions, foster continuous process improvement, scale-up and implement new technologies, drive cost-savings, and maintain exceptional product quality.
  • Experience with safe laboratory practices.
  • Experience working under GMP conditions a plus.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, company stock option package, matching 401(k), flexible vacations, and medical benefits.

Qualified candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Candidates should live in or be willing to relocate to the Farmington, CT area.