Production Associate I

As a site-based Production Associate I, you will support manufacturing of MatTek tissue models by preparing media, handling cells, and coating, sterilizing, and packaging inserts according to SOPs. You will work under senior staff, perform QA testing, assist with product shipping, and help with general lab duties as needed.

This is an onsite role in Ashland, MA.

Grow with Us - Your Responsibilities

• You will participate in duties associated with manufacturing of MatTek tissue models according to SOPs where applicable.
• You will work under the direction of more senior Associates and the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager. You will report directly to the Laboratory Supervisor I Manager or Scientist I Senior Scientist.
• You will prepare a variety of media and supplements using sterile technique and attention to detail 
• You will trypsinize and count cells 
• You will coat, cure, sterilize, and package cell inserts
• Perform quality assurance via pH, osmolality, and endotoxin testing
• You will ship products –pack shipping boxes, and ensure contents are consistent with MAOs
• You may also perform duties assigned under Laboratory Assistant as needed.  

What Will Convince Us

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or equivalent with no previous work experience or associate’s degree in biology or equivalent with 2+ years of hands-on cell culture experience
• Basic knowledge of aseptic technique
• You identify with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
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