Cell Culture Technician
Job Summary
You will work within the Cell Processing Center (CPC) performing routine cell culture tasks and supporting the department head. This role involves staff management, scheduling, and cross-departmental coordination within a regenerative medicine environment. Please note that this is an operational role and does not involve conducting research.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily routine cell culture tasks
- Manage and schedule laboratory staff
- Coordinate inquiries from other departments
- Train new employees
Required Skills
- Master's degree in Biology or Medicine
- Animal cell culture experience
- Team management (5+ people)
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1) and conversational English
Job Details
Job Description: You will work alongside cell culture staff within the CPC (Cell Processing Center) to perform daily routine cell culture tasks. Specific Job Responsibilities: ■ Assisting the department head with staff management and scheduling. ■ Responding to inquiries from other departments. ■ Conducting new employee training. Working Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (1-hour break). Overtime: Average 10 hours. Weekend: 2-day weekend (Wednesdays and Sundays off; work on public holidays). Required Skills: ■ Master's degree or higher in a biology or medical-related field. ■ Experience in animal cell culture (research during student years is acceptable). ■ Management experience in a general company (5 or more people). Preferred Skills: ■ Practical experience in cell culture. ■ Experience working at a bio-venture company. ■ English language skills are a plus. Desired Candidate Profile: ・Ability to negotiate flexibly with other departments. ・Ability to respond flexibly to unexpected situations. ・Ability to build trust by valuing teamwork and maintaining smooth communication. ・Ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks and work diligently. ・Ability to approach work with a positive attitude. Language Skills: English (Daily Conversation Level - TOEIC 475-730), Japanese (Fluent - JLPT N1). Benefits: Complete social insurance, bonus available, salary increase available, additional incentives based on monthly sales after probationary period. Holidays: Two-day weekend (Wednesdays and Sundays off), public holidays are working days, bereavement leave, winter/summer holidays, and paid leave.