The successful candidate will join the CMC Bio-DS Cell Culture team, contributing to cutting-edge cell therapy development. The primary focus will be on projects involving embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
The candidate will also be involved in some general mammalian cell culture tasks including media/solution prep and mammalian cell culture using bioreactors.
Provide a general overview of why the job exists; and what the job is to accomplish.
location: Berkeley, California
job type: Contract
salary: $40.16 - 47.25 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a team of scientists
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written procedures.
- Cell Culture Operations
- Perform aseptic techniques for culturing iPSCs, ESCs, and CHO cell lines.
- Execute cell thawing, passaging, and harvesting for both cell therapy and mAb production projects.
- Conduct basic analytical tasks, including cell counts and monitoring metabolites and gases during passages.
- Bioreactor Cultures
- Set up bioreactors, perform inoculation, and conduct daily sampling.
- Make necessary adjustments such as feeding and probe calibration.
- Media and Solution Preparation
- Prepare media, feeds, and solutions required for bioreactor cultures.
- Data Management
- Accurately record and transfer experimental data into appropriate databases.
- Lab Maintenance
- Perform daily and monthly lab maintenance activities, including cleaning biological safety cabinets (BSCs) and incubators.
- Conduct daily equipment calibrations to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Flexibility
- Availability for weekend and off-hours work as required.
qualifications:
Required:
- Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Proficient in basic aseptic techniques and fundamental laboratory skills (e.g., accurate pipetting).
- Experienced in mammalian cell culture, including work under a laminar flow hood and familiarity with analytical methods related to cell culture.
- Skilled in preparing solutions and media for mammalian cell culture processes.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Higher degree optional
- Previous work experience with ESC/iPSC cell culture
skills: Cell Cultures, Mammalian Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique, Bioreactor Operation
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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