Scientist I
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recombinant baculovirus generation, WVB.
- Protein Expression in baculovirus insect cells system in shake flasks.
- Cell maintenance, transfection, infection, and harvest of viral stocks from suspension culture.
- Sampling culture flasks and preparation of samples for analytical testing.
- Performing standard molecular biology tasks such as DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, and SDS-PAGE techniques.
- Preform aseptic techniques.
- Wash glassware and USP process equipment
- Design, analyze and document experiments, maintain proper records electronically and in lab notebooks.
- Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings
- Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering.
- Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols.
- Coordinate data capture and tracking information.
- Write and review protocols and reports.
Education and Experience:
- BS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines
- 0 -2 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.
- Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and DNA sequence analysis, construct design using client, or similar software is a plus.
- Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data.
- Ability to work within team environment and multitasking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Willing to work changing work schedules and hours as needed.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important.