Research Associate II - Cell Culture

Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery? Join our cell culture research team as a Research Associate II, where you'll perform advanced laboratory testing, drive method development, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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The Research Associate II, under general supervision, performs intermediate to advanced laboratory testing related tocell culture studies. This role supports daily culture operations, contributes tomethod development, and performs analytical testing and troubleshooting to ensure reliable experimental outcomes. The Research Associate IIassists inproject coordination and maytrain junior staff. This positionchallengesanexperienced laboratory profession alto expand technical and project responsibilities in a fast-pacedand collaborative environment.

• Performandoptimizecell culture operations,includingcryopreservation,thawing, expanding,maintaining, and banking mammalian andspecializedcell lineswith minimal supervision.
• Independently perform andoptimizecell culture experiments such asbatch,fed-batch,and/or perfusion.
• Scale-up cultures from flasks to bioreactors, such asshake flasks, spinner flasks, wave bags, or bench-top bioreactors.
• Monitor cell growth, viability, and productivity using analytical toolssuch asVi-Cell, Cedex,Revvity.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare detailed technical reports, and present results inwritten ororal form to the project team.
  
  Write experimentalprotocolsand SOPs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine technical issues while contributing to the improvement of protocols and workflows.
• Leadcoordinationefforts across theteamtoestablishand maintain inventory systems, forecast consumable needs, and schedule equipment maintenance.
  
  Proactivelyidentifybottlenecks in resource availability and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities with a high degree of consistency and accuracy,anticipating workflow bottlenecks and reprioritizing as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Own documentation and record management for all cell culture activities, ensuring complete traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the development, revision, and maintenance of SOPs by applying technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and process understanding.
• Train and mentor junior research associates byprovidingtechnical guidance, onboarding support, and feedback to ensure alignment with laboratory standards and best practices.
• Champion safety and compliance across cell culture operations by staying current with regulatory changes, recommending updates to SOPs, and mentoring team on best practices.

• Associate’sor Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field; relevant hands-on lab training or coursework accepted.
• 3+yearsof relevant laboratory experience is required, with prior cell culture experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstratedexpertiseinlaboratory techniques and biopharma processes.
• Experience troubleshooting problems,optimizing procedures, and ensuring best practices.
• Demonstrates consistent professional maturity, including emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Excellent English Language written and…