Cell Production Associate

Cell Production Associate

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Job Description

• Expansion and maintenance of clonal cell lines for compound testing to support Profiling team
• Culturing expansion of clonal cell line, assay ready and bulk cells following detailed SOPs
• Preparing cell stocks for automated seeding if needed
• Organization and maintenance of frozen cell stock libraries.
• Production of cell stocks suitable for compound testing.
• Managing assay and cell culture supplies.
• Troubleshooting issues related to cell line performance.
• Providing support in high throughput screens and profiles.
• Supporting team members to group projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, and laboratory notebooks
• Participation in and presentation at group laboratory meetings.
• Prepare reagents and cell culture media using aseptic technique
• Revise or generate new SOPs as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required.
• The successful candidate will need to be highly organized, efficient and able to multitask.
• Must be team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists.
• Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.
• Must be detailed orientated and consistent in experimental approach.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands on experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and chemistry concepts for preparing solutions and cell suspensions.
• Must able to follow SOPs, make careful observation, and to keep clear and complete records of work.

Experience in culturing mammalian cells is preferred.

• Knowledge of using Excel, PowerPoint or other programs for laboratory sample and reagent management is a plus.
• Experience in cryopreservation of mammalian cells is preferred.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS in cell biology / biochemistry with at least 1 years of cell-based cell production or equivalent in an industrial setting which includes expertise in culturing various cell lines
• 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 Fremont, CA are 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