Senior Scientist - TEMP - Protein Expression Science

Senior Scientist Protein Expression Science - R48657

Location

US

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Protein Expression Sciences Department. The successful candidate will be creating antibody production cell lines using company's state of the art mammalian expression technologies as well as developing new technologies to further advance our expression platform.

Roles Responsibilities

• Applying innovative mammalian expression technologies to generate regulatory compliant stable cell lines.
• Performing techniques such as aseptic cell culture, handling and transfection of cell lines.
• Performing flow cytometry assays and operating liquid handler platforms (Hamilton) to analyze stable cell lines.
• Performing general molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques, e.g., PCR, RT-PCR, plasmid sub-cloning, isolation of genomic DNA and RNA from CHO cells, SDS-PAGE, western blotting.
• Independently designing, conducting, and analyzing multicolor flow-cytometry experiments.
• Analyzing and presenting data in smaller team and broader department meetings.
• Maintaining complete, accurate, and timely records of experiments and data analysis.

Skills

• Passion for innovation and desire to lead new scientific directions.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently without direct supervision.
• Capability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to develop skills and work with a cross-functional team.
• Hands-on technical experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, antibody staining, as well as molecular biology techniques like PCR and cloning.
• Experience with gene editing, lentivirus infections, CRISPR library workflows, and NGS is a plus.

Education

• PhD with 0-3 years of postdoctoral experience, or
• BS/MS with 4-8 years of experience in Immunology, Cell Biology, and/or Molecular Biology.