Scientist I / II - Cell Culture Job Listing at Kelly Services in Alameda, CA (Job ID US3549954_BH9778302)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist for a 3-4 month temporary role at a premier client in Alameda, CA. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate: $42-$52/hr
Overview:
This client is an industry-leading company focused on cutting-edge research and development in the biotechnology sector. In this role, you'll be working with a motivated and collaborative protein science team on multiple high-impact projects in a rapidly evolving research environment. This role will give you an opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in biotechnology and therapeutics.

Schedule: M-F, standard working hours

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of mammalian cell culture, including maintaining and propagating expression cells, planning and executing weekly transfection in transient 293 and CHO system, harvest expression supernatant.
• Support media preparation, culture initiation, propagation, and cryopreservation of cells for antibody screening and characterization assays.
• Proficient in standard mammalian cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques in addition to maintenance of tissue culture facilities.
• Execute screening assays such as ELISA, BLI, blocking, and epitope binning to identify lead therapeutic candidates with desired biophysical and biochemical profiles.
• Independently design, execute and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and routinely present findings during team and cross-functional team meetings.
• Record experimental details and data in ELN.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with 0-2 years of industrial experience preferred or MSc with 2+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in standard mammalian cell culture procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with maintaining and propagating expression cells.
• Ability to plan and execute transfections in transient 293 and CHO systems.
• Knowledge of media preparation, culture initiation, propagation, and cryopreservation of cells.
• Skilled in executing screening assays such as ELISA, BLI, blocking, and epitope binning.
• Capable of independently designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings during team meetings.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

 

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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

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