Scientist – Cell Culture / Automation

Job Description

Scientist – Cell Culture / Automation. Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm PST. ONSITE: This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in San Diego, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Perform cell thaws and maintain cell culture for assay workflows.
• Conduct automated cell-based assays in support of early lead discovery programs.
• Analyze and interpret data to guide recommendations and next steps.
• Clearly communicate scientific ideas and results across a broad range of audiences.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflow efficiency.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) OR Masters degree. In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with cell culture for a diversity of cell types (hEK, CHO, iPSC cells, and primary cells).
• Experience with large scale, multiple workflows, and/or bioreactors is preferred.
• Experience with liquid handling equipment and general plate handling automation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of automation and HTS instrumentation.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to multitask and follow directions.
• Critical thinking and the ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for automation is key.
• Demonstrated strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating weekend shifts according to business needs.
• Must have a high aptitude for common computer programs (e.g. MS Office), in addition to being comfortable in learning new software and hardware systems.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment.

Working Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.