COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Acorn Biolabs, we are pioneering the future of health through cutting-edge cellular preservation and regenerative medicine. By empowering individuals to bank their healthy, younger cells today, we provide access to tomorrow’s advancements in personalized healthcare and age-related treatments. Our dynamic team is composed of leading experts passionate about driving innovation and transforming the way we approach long-term health and longevity. Join us in making an impact on the future of medicine and improving lives globally.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Processing Technician will be responsible for leading the production pipeline ensuring all SOP’s and guidelines are followed. Reporting to the Lab Technician, this role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem solving abilities and extraordinary attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hair Follicle Biobanking & Manufacturing of Autologous Hair Follicle Secretome Product
• Collect, analyze, and cryopreserve human biological samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines
• Facilitate the transfer of biological samples into and out of liquid nitrogen tanks
• Lead the production pipeline, coordinating all aspects of the secretome product manufacturing process from cell culture to media collection
• Maintain accurate documentation to record and track all stages of the biobanking and manufacturing workflow
• Assist in enhancing quality control procedures by contributing to the development of SOPs and maintaining comprehensive documentation and records
• Commercial Laboratory Operations
• Perform general duties as required including but not limited to:
• Organizing inbound shipping of samples
• Inventory tracking
• Dispensing kits
• Disposing of biohazardous waste
• General laboratory cleaning and maintenance, and recycling of reusable instruments.
• Perform maintenance, calibration and validation of equipment as needed
• Assist in the logistical aspects of commercial laboratory operations, including biobanking and product manufacturing
• Provide knowledgeable insight into laboratory practices and recommend areas to improve processes
• Champion safety protocols and awareness within the laboratory environment

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Biotechnology Diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary education in a life science (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology) or similar
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a lab environment
• Previous experience working within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment usage
• Strong understanding of biological procedures and data analysis methods
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both communications and written
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to record and document data accurately
• Ability to demonstrate time management and multitasking skills
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

• Hair Follicle Biobanking & Manufacturing of Autologous Hair Follicle Secretome Product
• Collect, analyze, and cryopreserve human biological samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines
• Facilitate the transfer of biological samples into and out of liquid nitrogen tanks
• Lead the production pipeline, coordinating all aspects of the secretome product manufacturing process from cell culture to media collection
• Maintain accurate documentation to record and track all stages of the biobanking and manufacturing workflow
• Assist in enhancing quality control procedures by contributing to the development of SOPs and maintaining comprehensive documentation and records
• Commercial Laboratory Operations
• Perform general duties as required including but not limited to:
• Organizing inbound shipping of samples
• Inventory tracking
• Dispensing kits
• Disposing of biohazardous waste
• General laboratory cleaning and maintenance, and recycling of reusable instruments.
• Perform maintenance, calibration and validation of equipment as needed
• Assist in the logistical aspects of commercial laboratory operations, including biobanking and product manufacturing
• Provide knowledgeable insight into laboratory practices and recommend areas to improve processes
• Champion safety protocols and awareness within the laboratory environmen