Biologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Biologist will support the Process Development of Client therapeutic candidates by performing hands-on, bench-level research as well as buffer preparation, sample processing, aliquoting, and analyses.
• The candidate will work on setting up lab platform systems ranging from inventory of various critical samples to equipment maintenance.
• The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with the Analytical Development team by being the liaison for sample submissions.
• The ideal candidate will be a team player, with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute on AAV batch production to support nonclinical research needs.
• Passage and split cells regularly for use in various lab studies.
• Perform PCR on samples generated by the Process Development team.
• Prepare aliquots for study samples and manage the -80C/LN2 freezer inventory.
• Keep detailed notebooks in ELN and reports describing experimental methods/results.
• Manage the maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Critically assess data generated from diverse experimental approaches in cell and molecular biology

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors with 3+ years/Masters with 0+ years of laboratory research experience in academia/industry.
• Experience performing basic techniques in molecular biology and cell biology, such as cell culture, aseptic technique, transient transfection, ddPCR.
• Solid understanding of principles of common molecular and cellular biology protocols and techniques.
• Detail oriented, with experience handling high-value biological samples.
• Prior research experience with protein expression systems.
• Experience in HEK293 and/or Sf9 cell culture systems.
• Viral vector gene therapy experience, preferably AAV.