Research Associate, Cell Line Development; Contractor

About the Role

• Perform CHO cell line development processes including transfection, cloning, characterization, and cell banking using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Complete comprehensive documentation of studies in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).
• Work with scientists to optimize workflows across clone screening, transfection, small-scale assays, and product quality assessment.
• Contribute to innovation focused on the development of novel cell line development workflows and applications.
• This role will begin as a full-time, 6 month contract. Dependent on business needs, there is potential for the contract to be extended or converted into a permanent position.

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• You have at least 1 year experience culturing mammalian cells.
• You are detail-oriented and highly organized, familiar with following standardized workflows or pipelines.
• You value teamwork and are motivated to contribute to the team’s goals in a highly integrated research environment.
• You are a creative problem solver with interest in driving industry-disruptive technology.
• Experience with transfections, antibody/protein expression, cell culture liquid handling automation, am  bioreactors, and/or ddPCR is a plus.