Cell Culture Research Technician

Job in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, 24062, USA

Listing for: Accentuate Staffing

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-04

Job specializations:

Research/Development
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Research Scientist, Immunology Research
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with an innovative biotech organization focused on advancing next-generation organ transplantation technologies. This team is working at the forefront of xenotransplantation, utilizing genetically modified porcine cells to improve compatibility with the human immune system. They are seeking a hands‑on Research Technician to support critical cell‑based and immunological assays in a fast‑paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including maintaining, passaging, expanding, and cryopreserving primary cell lines

Execute flow cytometry assays to evaluate antibody binding and immune response to modified cells

Support immune‑based assays, including ELISA and co‑culture systems (e.g., MLR assays)

Handle and process porcine tissue and blood samples, as well as human‑derived biological materials, following BSL‑2 safety standards

Prepare reagents, maintain lab inventory, and ensure proper lab organization and sterilization practices

Document experimental procedures and results in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines

Assist in optimizing and refining protocols to support ongoing research and compliance needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field

3+ years of laboratory experience

Minimum 1+ year of hands‑on mammalian cell culture experience (maintenance, passaging, cryopreservation required)

Practical experience with flow cytometry (sample prep and running assays required; analysis is a plus)

Comfortable working with animal‑derived samples, including pig tissue and blood

Experience working in a BSL‑2 or regulated lab environment preferred

Exposure to immunology assays (ELISA, MLR, etc.) is a plus

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols independently

Ability to manage multiple lab tasks in a fast‑paced environment

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