Scientist I, Molecular Biology – Cell Line Development

📋 Description

• Independently design, conduct, analyze, and document critical experiments supporting CHO cell-line
• Design and generate expression vectors for monoclonal antibodies and antibody-like molecules
• Characterize CHO cell banks for identity and transgene DNA/RNA quality using PCR/qPCR, ddPCR
• Develop and optimize NGS workflows, including RNA-seq and molecular screening; interpret sequencing
• Author and review technical reports and documentation supporting regulated development from IND
• Maintain protocols, tools, trackers, reference datasets, and inventories that improve

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of relevant experience, or a
• Strong understanding of molecular and mammalian cell biology, CHO cell-line development, and
• Ability to independently design and conduct critical experiments, generate reliable and
• Hands-on proficiency in cloning, plasmid preparation, DNA digests/gels, PCR/qPCR, ddPCR, DNA/RNA
• Ability to manage concurrent deliverables and timelines, maintain detailed laboratory records, and
• Hands-on experience with Illumina and/or Nanopore platforms, RNA-seq, sequence analysis

🎁 Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs