USA-Research Associate III (Scientific)

USA-Research Associate III (Scientific)#25-64462

Framingham, MA

All On-site

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for an open position within the Cell Line Development (CLD) team creating recombinant CHO cell lines to support research and preclinical development programs within ***. The person in this role will work in a high-performing, fast-paced collaborative environment supporting end-to-end development of recombinant CHO cell lines and platform optimization for our future CHO expression platforms. Work will directly support the advancement of projects in ***'s biologics pipeline. Key responsibilities will include sterile cell culture techniques with suspension cultures, pool and clone generation, data assessment and communication, among other things.

Position Overview/Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Strong technical background

Experience with data management, consolidation, and presentation

Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and other tasks as determined appropriate

Compliance with all applicable regulations, ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner, maintenance of proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

Presentation of data at lab meetings

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent (preferably in Cellular Biology research).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in suspension culture of CHO cell lines in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting

Knowledge of techniques such as cell culture and molecular manipulations

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.