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Scientist

US Tech Solutions, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083

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Team Lead @ US Tech Solutions | Recruitment, Delivery, Stakeholder Management. Duration: 12 months contract

Description:

Job Title:

Scientist I / Scientist II

Duration:

12 Months + ( Possible temp to perm position )

General Position Summary/Purpose The Cell Line Development Group in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Scientist I/II to join a talented and collaborative team developing CHO cell lines for

GMP applications . In this laboratory position the candidate will perform hands-on CHO cell line development and characterization

studies

in a well-supported and dynamic environment to help advance novel biotherapeutics into human clinical studies. The work will encompass molecular, cellular, and bioprocess development studies relating to the generation and characterization of optimized CHO cell lines for production of our

cancer pipeline candidates .

Key Responsibilities

Perform CHO cell line development, including

transfection, selection, single cell subcloning , growth and productivity screening, cell banking and stability assessment of cell banks.

Design and generate

DNA vector constructs

for protein including monoclonal antibodies and antibody-like molecules

Culture mammalian cells across multiple scales and formats, from 96-well plates up to shake flasks.

Operate instruments like ViCell automated cell counter, Octet, Clone Select Imager, microscope, HPLC, ambr15, Beacon and flow cytometer. Share responsibility for equipment maintenance.

Perform genetic characterization of cell banks using molecular techniques like DNA sequencing and PCR.

Review DNA sequencing data (including NGS), Southern/Northern blots, quantitative PCR results.

Author and review cell line development technical reports that meet expectations of regulatory agencies for all stages from IND to BLA.

Present updates at cross-functional meetings and collaborate closely with cell culture, purification, analytical and formulation development colleagues to meet project timelines.

Actively seek opportunities to optimize or enhance the cell line development workflow.

May publish or present scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals, internal or external conferences or consortia.

Display effective organization, verbal and written communication skills, and adherence to good documentation practices.

Qualifications Basic

Scientist I:

BS with a minimum of 5 years

or

MS with a minimum of 3 years

of relevant experience

Scientist II:

BS with a minimum of 7 years

or

MS with a minimum of 5 years

of relevant experience

Proficient in aseptic techniques, mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (molecular cloning, plasmid preps, DNA digests/gels, PCR/qPCR)

Experienced in developing

stably transfected CHO cell lines

for production of

monoclonal antibodies

and antibody-like molecules.

Strong understanding of mammalian cell biology and molecular biology concepts.

Must have excellent attention to detail and must keep detailed records in

electronic lab notebook

on a daily basis.

Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and interpret critical experiments to answer scientific questions.

Demonstrated ability to learn, understand and master new experimental techniques.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and outside of the group.

Demonstrated ability to author technical reports and presentations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office software and able to learn new software applications.

Able to multi-task and work within timelines.

Strong communication skills – verbal, written, scientific data presentation.

Preferred

Background in

CHO cell line development

for

GMP applications

within

biotech/pharma industry .

Understanding of cell biology and bioprocess engineering concepts.

Hands-on experience running RNA-seq workflow and analysis

Experience in bioinformatics software to analyze DNA and RNA for sequence confirmation and expression analysis

Proficiency in programming/data science languages, such as R, Python, and Java

Experience with flow cytometry

Experience with ddPCR

Experience with ambr15 operation

About US Tech Solutions US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter’s email id: satish.prasad@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Job ID:

25-48538

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Research and Science Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Hospitals and Health Care

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