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Scientist II/III - (Mammalian cells expression)
Contract: Worcester, Massachusetts, US
Salary Range: 45.00 - 65.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 361776
End Date: 2025-06-07
Days Left: 28 days, 10 hours left
Position Details:
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Scientist II/III - (Mammalian cells expression)
Location: Worcester, MA 01604
Duration: 12+ months [+ Possibilities of extension]
Pay Range: $45-$50/hr - Scientist II
Pay Range: $60-$65/hr - Scientist III
Description:
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The Global Protein Sciences group collaborates with drug discovery project teams across therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology, and Neurology. We are seeking a cell culture/expression scientist to actively contribute in medium to pilot-scale protein expression activities in a centralized facility. Applicant should be proficient in mammalian (HEK and CHO) expression technologies. Familiarity with scale up to Wave Bioreactor would be beneficial. Protein purification experience a plus.
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Candidate should be self-motivated and must be able to work independently and also contribute in a team environment.
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Should stay current with applicable internal/external scientific literature and apply new information to successfully complete work assignments. Should be able to analyze and report data concisely and rigorously. Should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in presenting in front of groups. Must be able to manage several tasks concurrently and be capable of adjusting to rapidly changing experimental priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work collaboratively in a matrix with project teams and members of the Global Protein Sciences Group to drive innovation and deliver novel therapies to our patients.
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Impact projects through the production and screening of recombinant biopharmaceutical candidates.
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Demonstrate scientific excellence, work ethic, and dedication to team and project goals.
Qualifications:
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Scientist III - BS with 5-7+ years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience. The applicant’s degree should be in the Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
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Scientist II - BS with 3-5years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
- PhD will be overqualification for this role
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Work history performing transient protein expression of IgG or similar biological molecules in HEK293 or CHO cells.
Preferred Skills:
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Experience performing SDS-PAGE, Western analysis, ELISA, flow cytometry, and microscopy and interpretation of protein analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, DLS, etc. are desirable
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Experience working with/implementation of automated laboratory workflows and instrumentation
Job Requirement
- Mammalian cell culture
- cell line maintenance
- suspension culture
- cell suspension
- HEK293
- HEK cells
- CHO cells
- Wave Bioreactor
- Bioreactor
- Protein purification
- DSD-PAGE
- Western Blotting
- DLS
- Microscopy
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Niharika Shrivastava
- niharika.shrivastava@collabera.com
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