Notes:
Industry experience is preferred, Pharma experience is a plus.
Life sciences degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.) is required.
MUST HAVE job-related tissue culture experience (sterile technique); cell engineering (cloning, recombinant DNA, functional genomics) experience a plus, iPSC, ESC or pluripotent stem cell culture experience a plus.
Must Haves:
1) Proficient at Tissue Culture
2) Experience in working with Scientists to follow required protocols (Some kind of support)
3) Communication/Organization
Purpose: To provide technical laboratory research effort in support of multiple projects focused on expedited use of human in vitro models in high throughput functional assays.
Essential Functions:
- Work with scientists to conduct lab-based studies to support project efforts
- Perform tissue culture work with human cell lines to develop and optimize workflows for cell model engineering and in vitro screening
- Support project management efforts in standard operating procedure creation, sharing knowledge and skills, and fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Engage in effective communication with colleagues within ***.
Physical Requirements: No overnight travel required
Work with human cell lines, recombinant DNA, and common molecular biology reagents in a laboratory environment that may include hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens
Functions may require some morning, evening, or weekend hours outside of standard business hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience post-degree; relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate. Title is dependent on qualifications.
- Tissue culture experience is required—including strong aseptic technique, BSL2 stewardship, and troubleshooting
- Experience with automated laboratory equipment, complex machinery, and familiarity of high throughput data production principles are a plus
- Ability to carry out complex protocols required
- Experience in basic molecular biology techniques required
- Experience working in a team environment required, industry (CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech) experience is preferred
- Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite for the role Role requires proactive communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to interact within a global organization
- Must be comfortable in asking for clarification and offering suggestions
- Other desirable skills include: propagation and manipulation of iPSC cultures, in vitro genome engineering, advanced cellular imaging and/or high throughput data collection skills, and ability to interpret interdisciplinary data
- Must love to learn, be ambitious, and be determined to contribute to improving patients' well-being.