Biologist II # 26-17055

About the role

The Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) Department at the Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA is seeking a highly motivated molecular biologist to join the CHO Cell Line Development team and advance the Biologics pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to expression vector design and construction.
• Flow cytometry instrumentation operation and maintenance.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and clear documentation of experiments and activities.
• Effectively organize and communicate research progress and planned activities through oral and written presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Cell Line Development group and across multiple functional areas of the Bioprocess Development and Launch department to advance the Biologics Pipeline.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Demonstrate scientific initiative and creative thinking to achieve project goals and contribute team performance in a climate of scientific rigor.
• Contribute to the smooth and effective operation of the CHO Cell Line Development labs through the 5S program.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, and GxP compliance.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques, including molecular cloning, PCR-based assays, gene expression analysis, and sequencing analysis.
• Communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional team members.
• Strong planning, multitasking, time management, and troubleshooting skills.
• A collaborative and proactive attitude with strong scientific curiosity, work ethic, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Experience with fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
• Knowledge of genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9, Zinc Finger Nucleases) and Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore) technologies.
• Familiarity with sequence data analysis software (Geneious Prime), project management and workflow automation platforms (Smartsheet) and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital PCR assays, such as droplet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
• Knowledge of genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9, Zinc Finger Nucleases) and Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore) technologies.
• Familiarity with sequence data analysis software (Geneious Prime), project management and workflow automation platforms (Smartsheet) and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital PCR assays, such as droplet.

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