Associate Scientist – iPSC Cell Culture
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented laboratory professional to provide weekend support for the Research and Development (R&D) team by performing induced pluripotency stem cell (iPSC) culture operations. This role focuses on maintaining healthy confluent iPSC cultures through routine feeding monitoring and support of the differentiation process. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with aseptic technique mammalian cell culture (iPSC cell culture preferred) accurate laboratory documentation and will be comfortable working independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
This position is a Wednesday - Sunday shift with initial training occurring Monday - Friday for approximately 4 - 6 weeks before transitioning to the Wednesday - Sunday requirement.
- Lab-based role focused on supporting the R&D team by performing routine weekend iPSC cell culture maintenance and cell-based assays with strict aseptic technique.
- Execute iPSC culture expansion passaging media changes and bioreactor maintenance independently to support differentiation procedures according to established protocols.
- Perform routine cell culture monitoring assays to evaluate overall culture health morphology and confluency by cell counting viability assessment and imaging.
- Conduct cell fixation on in-process and drug substance material to prepare samples for downstream analysis.
- Manage responsibilities for multiple bioreactor systems in parallel and independently perform cell culture operations over the weekend.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and communicate any weekend process results clearly to team and upper management.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety quality and operational procedures.
Qualifications :
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 3-4 years of relevant laboratory experience. M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or related field) with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Extensive experience with proper aseptic technique and working within a biosafety cabinet (BSC).
- Advanced proficiency in independently maintaining and expanding mammalian cell lines without the use of antibiotics.
- Strong experience with single use bioreactor flask and plate-based cell culturing methods.
- Strong organizational time management and troubleshooting abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience expanding and differentiating iPSC cell lines.
- Experience working with PBS Biotech bioreactor systems at multiple scales.
- Experience with cell fixation for flow cytometry.
- Familiarity with Benchling ELN system and proper documentation.
Additional Information :
Position is Full Time Wednesday Sunday 8am 5pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Boston MA are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer:
- Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise as well as HR and a great place to work best practices to recruit hire train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories please explore our website .
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
