Associate Scientist, Protein Expression Sciences

Role Summary

Associate Scientist to join the Protein Expression Sciences team. You will generate manufacturing grade clinical cell lines for production of therapeutic antibodies to support the Regeneron pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Applying innovative mammalian expression technologies to generate regulatory compliant stable cell lines
• Performing aseptic cell culture handling and transfection of cell lines
• Performing flow cytometry assays and operating liquid handler platforms to analyze stable cell lines
• Performing general molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques (e.g., PCR, RT-PCR, plasmid sub-cloning, isolation of genomic DNA and RNA from CHO cells, SDS-PAGE, western blotting)
• Accurately and consistently recording experimental methods, materials, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks

Qualifications

• Required: BS or MS in a scientific field with 0–3 years of proven experience; hands-on experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, plasmid sub-cloning, isolation of genomic DNA and RNA from CHO cells, SDS-PAGE, western blotting)
• Preferred: Knowledge of flow cytometry (training available if necessary); experience with functional assays (ELISA, ELISPOT) and molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/qRT-PCR, cloning)
• Education: BS or MS in a scientific field

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and implement new techniques and work as part of a team