Biologist III

Recruitment Team Lead at Katalyst Health Cares & Life Sciences

PDS&T – Biologics Development & Launch - Cell Line Development

Job Description:

Client’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its client Aesthetics portfolio.

Biologics Development & Launch:
The department’s mission is to design, deliver and support the biologics manufacturing process for client’s pipeline and partnered products through clinical development and commercial life cycle with quality, speed, and manufacturing excellence. This is achieved through a focus on targeted product quality, CMC acceleration, people development, and efficient workflows.

Cell Line Development Group:
The CLD team utilizes state-of-the-art approaches and equipment to generate and characterize production cell lines for Biologics manufacturing. Team collaborates closely with other teams, such as Analytical Development, the Genomics Research Center, and Cell Culture Development.

Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments in cell line development and characterization with supervision.
• Extensive cell culture work – both directly and through coordination with the automation sub-team.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis in a timely manner.
• Assist in experimental designs, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Document work appropriately in lab notebooks, reports and presentations.
• Assist with lab operations and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Must have completed bachelor’s degree in Biosciences or related field
• Extensive experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
• Microsoft software:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, initiative, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and both written & oral communication in English
• Preferred Requirements (Optional):
• Experience with Flow Cytometry (e.g., analysis, compensation, sorting)
• Experience with Molecular Biology (e.g., recombinant DNA, vector construction, PCR, NGS)
• Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook system (ELN)

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Skills:

• Mammalian cell culture; aseptic technique
• Basic MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong Attention to Detail;
  Proactive;
  Fast learner.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Biology or related field

Preferred:

• Molecular Biology (such as plasmid design, PCR, NGS, etc.)
• Flow Cytometry – Analysis, Sorting
• Use of Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

Katalyst CRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.