Scientist II-III Cell Based Screening

Job Description

• Independently and routinely maintain 10 - 15 different mammalian cell lines (HEK293, CHO, U20S etc.) following established SOPs.
• Provide pre-plated 384-well screening plates or cell' suspensions according to the screening need.
• Perform high-throughput cell-based screening assays following SOPs with minimal supervision
• Routinely operate and QC liquid handling instruments and plate readers (e.g. Envision or FLIPR)
• Analyze screening results, provide initial data QC using Spotfire or other data visualization tools.
• In a team setting, optimize cell culture or assay conditions in order to improve TAT.
• Curate SOPs and maintain inventory of supplies
• Being conscientious and active learner
• Good record keeping in lab notebook following SOP
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
• Adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements

Qualifications

• Experience with data management, including databases
• Skilled in mammalian cell culture, biochemical and/or cell-based assay design,
• execution, and analysis. Skilled with data management and analysis software(i.e. Excel/GraphPad Prism or similar).
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• B.Sc. in biological or physical sciences and at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in a cell culture lab maintaining mammalian cell lines
• Experience performing quantitative cell-based and/or biochemical assays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CAare encouraged to apply.

• 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