Scientist I

We're looking to hire a Junior level Scientist with a PhD degree and not more than 3 years of work experience.

Job Responsibilities/Department Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in mammalian cell culture to support research and innovation within our Cell Line Development expression platform. The research focus will center on improving components, methodologies, and platforms used in generating recombinant CHO cell lines expressing complex biologics.

Position Overview/Key Responsibilities

• Candidates highly experienced in cellular and/or molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in CHO cell biology is highly desired.
• Assist in generation of engineered mammalian cell lines (transfection pools, clones) expressing candidate biotherapeutics.
• Assist in several studies simultaneously to optimize cell line generation processes.
• Perform mammalian cell culture techniques: sterile technique, cell counting, passaging, cryopreservation, etc.
• Perform basic molecular biology techniques: DNA plasmid preparation, PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, etc.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and superb organizational skills, having a proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate transversally.
• Flexibility, adjusting to a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and willingness to expand and broaden one's skillset.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data sets to effectively communicate results, progress and plans.
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum: 0-3 years relevant experience, would consider some academic experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in suspension culture of CHO cell lines in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
• Experience and knowledge of molecular techniques including gene editing, copy number analysis, Gibson assembly etc.