Lead Technician - Consumables and Fabrication

Cellino Biotech, Inc. is an innovation- and value-driven, venture capital-backed biotechnology company that is pioneering a transformative platform to manufacture cell-based therapies. The company was founded by a team of interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial scientists and engineers with expertise in laser physics, biology, software development, optics, precision instrumentation, and business.

The Lead Technician – Consumables and Fabrication role owns the build and supply of the consumables that support Cellino's iPSC manufacturing platform, including single-use fluidic assemblies and custom cell culture consumables, and leads fabrication and assembly for the platform itself. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert who sets the standard for how things are built, consistently thinks of ways to improve how things are done, and suggests ways to streamline processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the build of single-use fluidic assemblies (tubing, bags, connectors) to keep the supply reliable for R&D and process development activities
• Lead production of prototype custom cell culture consumables for R&D and ongoing testing
• Manage procurement and inventory for consumables, including BOMs, vendor communication, and build planning against demand
• Execute and improve quality processes for material preparation, inspection, and testing, including leak and pressure testing and functional checks
• Own and maintain SOPs and work instructions for consumables and fabrication, working with engineering leads to keep content accurate
• Maintain build records and lot traceability, and organize data in spreadsheets and other tracking tools
• Assemble mechanical, electromechanical, and fluidic subsystems of the manufacturing platform
• Fabricate custom cables and harnesses, and document builds as built
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and setup for automated cell culture processes, including loading consumables and priming equipment
• Investigate build issues and drive improvements to fixtures, processes, and designs alongside engineering
• Set the standard for organization and cleanliness of workspaces, instruments, and equipment, and train others on assembly methods as the team grows

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in bioprocess, medical device, or life science instrumentation development
• Experience building and improving single-use, fluidic, or precision assemblies
• Hands-on cable and harness fabrication skills
• Ability to work from drawings, schematics, and BOMs
• Procurement and inventory management experience
• Excellent organization skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Organized and reliable, with an ability to work independently, deliver results consistently, and take ownership and responsibility for their work scope
• Has precise fine motor skills and enjoys working with their hands
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new measurement and testing tools

Nice to Have

• Cell culture or aseptic technique experience
• Experience with writing and interpreting Python code or other scripting for automation and data
• Proficient with microscopes and other optical and mechanical measuring systems
• Familiarity with lab automation equipment
• CAD familiarity
• Exposure to GMP or ISO 13485 environments