<p>At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Lab Assistant will be responsible for performing and / or coordination of required lab maintenance activities throughout the R&D and Quality Control (QC) labs to support routine activities. This individual will demonstrate an attention to detail in all activities.</p> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>This position is in-office Monday-Friday in our Cambridge, MA location.</p> <p>Position Scope:</p> <ul> <li>Works with R&D and EH&S personnel to maintain a safe lab work environment </li><li>Responsible for maintaining laboratory materials inventory including ordering, stocking and lab organization activities </li><li>Performs weekly equipment metrology </li><li>Manages communication between R&D and other groups (as required) to schedule equipment sanitization, maintenance, and calibration activities </li><li>Responsible for overseeing R&D lab notebook archiving process </li><li>Participation in performing / documenting R&D investigations </li><li>Use of the digital imaging system to support R&D studies / investigations </li><li>Utilization of Good Documentation Practices in all record keeping </li><li>May include cross training in additional functional areas </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Basic Qualifications: </li><li>High school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of relevant work experience </li><li>Experience in laboratory setting preferred </li><li>Experience in a GLP/GMP environment preferred </li><li>Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) </li><li>Ability to problem solve and promote continuous improvement </li><li>Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail </li><li>Effective communication skills both written and oral </li><li>Ability to work in both a team environment and independently </li><li>Ability to multitask </li><li>Ability to lift 40 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Why Vericel?</p> <ul> <li>Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care. </li><li>Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact. </li><li>Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives. </li></ul> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.</p> <p>Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.</p>