The Automated Screening Platforms/High‑Throughput Assays group in the Lead Discovery & Targeted Protein Degradation organization is seeking a temporary contract worker for a laboratory based‑on‑site role to provide assay reagent preparation for screening assay delivery. The desired team member will primarily contribute to a high demand for routine cell culture (expansion, banking, and quality‑control) of various mammalian cell lines. Responsibilities will also include collaborating with robotic platform operators to execute high‑throughput cell‑based & biochemical assays, in support of small molecule therapeutic discovery research pipeline & platform projects. Additional tasks include general laboratory maintenance activities such as preparing media & buffers, ordering/stocking reagents & consumables. Training will be provided to use assay information management software applications (electronic lab notebook) and as needed utilization of laboratory instrumentation to deliver on job responsibilities.
Daily Activities
- Perform routine maintenance of mammalian cell lines (expansion, aliquoting, cryobanking)
- Routine preparation of assay reagents to support screening on automated screening platforms
- Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory reagents & consumables to perform assays
- As needed, offline assay validation experiments in 384‑ and 1536‑well plate format
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience
Must Have Skill Sets
- Experience in a laboratory setting.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
- Detail‑oriented, highly motivated, team player and a quick learner.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Contract
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