Job Purpose To prepare, dispense, and supply cell culture media in bulk on a daily basis, while ensuring batch-to-batch consistency, sterility, and quality compliance across multiple laboratories. This role is execution-focused, quality-driven, and critical for smooth lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Bulk Media Production

- Prepare large volumes of cell culture media (basal media, supplements, buffers, feeds) as per approved SOPs.
- Maintain strict adherence to master formulas and preparation protocols.
- Ensure reproducibility of media quality across batches and across labs.
- Track and control raw material lots, preparation dates, expiry and storage conditions and investigate & report any deviations or inconsistencies.
- Maintain complete and accurate records such as batch preparation records, Logbooks, Equipment usage records
- Ensure timely daily supply of media to multiple labs (R&D;, QC, PD, Manufacturing support).

2.Quality Checks & In-Process Controls





- Ensure media meets predefined acceptance criteria before release.
- Cross-Lab Coordination
- Act as a central media service function for multiple labs.
- Coordinate daily media requirements and priority scheduling.
- Communicate proactively with lab users regarding availability, changes, or delays.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hands-on experience of:

Cell culture media preparation

Aseptic techniques

Filtration and sterilization

GMP/GLP documentation

Lab safety and biosafety practices

Educational Qualification

Phd/Msc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences

Experience Profile

3-5 years of experience in cell culture media preparation, biologics/vaccine R&D; or manufacturing support

Experience in a central media kitchen or shared lab services is a solid advantage.

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