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Pay Range: $27 to $33 per hour.

Industry: pharmaceutical

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Job Summary:

This role supports oncology discovery research through hands on mammalian cell culture work in a controlled laboratory setting. The Associate Scientist will contribute to drug discovery programs by expanding and maintaining engineered cancer cell lines. The position operates within a collaborative multidisciplinary research environment. The role requires strong laboratory discipline, documentation skills, and adaptability to changing research priorities. This opportunity offers exposure to early stage therapeutic development within a structured research facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, propagate, and expand multiple mammalian cell lines to support oncology research programs.
• Perform routine cell culture activities including passaging, monitoring growth rates, and maintaining cell health.
• Execute cryopreservation, storage, and inventory management of engineered cell line stocks.
• Evaluate engineered cell line characteristics and document experimental observations accurately.
• Support daily laboratory operations while adhering to safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with cross functional research team members to meet project timelines and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Biology or Bachelors degree in Biology with 3 to 5 years of laboratory experience.
• Extensive hands on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Strong understanding of cellular biology principles.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and standard biology laboratory procedures.
• Ability to independently conduct experiments and document results clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast paced lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a collaborative matrix based research environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and automation platforms.
• Exposure to next generation sequencing technologies and library preparation workflows.

Benefits:
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)