Pharma Cell Biologist

About the role

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and characterizing cell lines (e.g., CRISPR, overexpression using chemical or virus delivery systems) as well as maintaining and culturing various cell lines.
• Designing and executing experiments that integrate biochemical and cell-based approaches.
• Applying biochemical and molecular biology assays (e.g., binding assays, protein-protein interaction studies, RT-q-PCR, pulldown, western blotting) to support target validation and mechanistic studies.
• Contributing to experimental design/execution, data interpretation, troubleshooting.
• Preparing technical reports and scientific presentations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field, with 1–3 years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays and biochemistry/molecular biology assays, such as ligand binding assays and ELISA.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (such as GraphPad Prism, ImageJ).
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Pay & Schedule

• Competitive pay
• Day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time)

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation benefits may be available
• Exciting work environment