Associate Scientist, RSX Core (Protein Expression Sciences)

Role Summary

Associate Scientist, RSX Core (Protein Expression Sciences) responsible for producing therapeutic protein candidates and reagent proteins for early discovery, through ExpiCHO transient transfections or generation of CHO stable cell lines using proprietary technology.

Responsibilities

• Culturing multiple CHO cell lines.
• Performing transfections for the transient expression of recombinant proteins.
• Creating stable CHO cell lines expressing recombinant proteins.
• Producing recombinant proteins from transient or stable CHO cells.
• Characterizing protein expression by electrophoresis, Western blotting and other methods.
• Compiling and analyzing data, recording data in electronic lab notebook and databases.
• Maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. degree with 1‚Äì3 years of relevant experience, or M.S. degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• A strong background in molecular biology, cell biology and protein chemistry, and lab-based research experience is desired.
• Experience with aseptic techniques used in mammalian cell culture is a must.
• Preferred: Experience in protein expression in E. coli, yeast, insect cells or mammalian cells.
• To be successful: organized, collaborative, good communication skills.

Skills

• Mammalian cell culture techniques, especially CHO cells.
• Protein expression and characterization methods.
• Data analysis and electronic lab notebook documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field.

Additional Requirements

• No explicit travel or physical demands specified.