Description
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Frederick, MD | Biosciences Division | Cell Biology Business Unit
**How will you make an impact?**
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a team of scientists engaged in the development and commercialization of advanced cell culture systems, with an emphasis on protein production and test on cell model such as pluripotent stem cells (PSC), differentiated cell types derived from PSC and primary cells.
**What will you do?**
The key focus area will be developing next generation cell culture tools including specialized media & supplements, ancillary reagents. The position is especially for recombinant protein production (expression, purification) and to test it on various assays including various cell applications. One will design, execute and present outcome clearly to the internal and external audience.
+ Lead independent projects and collaborate with other teams including gene editing and protein production groups in driving forward complex projects.
+ Design, execute and analyze experimental results with focus on product development and adherence to project timelines.
+ Ability to identify technical bottlenecks and solve complex problems associated with key experimental and project goals is essential. Opportunities to widely contribute ideas and suggestions to improve protocols, processes and approaches are available and encouraged.
+ Prepare and do presentation to internal project team, management and external customers.
+ Keep current with reading literature directly associated with assigned project and maintaining familiarity with state of the art approaches and competitive products is expected.
+ Adherence with all company safety regulations and procedures is required.
+ Due to nature of projects, some weekend work will be required in order to maintain these cultures and experimental or project timelines.
**How will you get here?**
**Education**
+ Ph.D. in cell biology or related biotechnology with 1+ year of relevant working experience
+ MS degree in cell biology or related biotechnology with 5+ years of relevant working experience
**Experience**
+ Strong background in mammalian cell culture and protein biology (production and analysis) is required
+ Should be able to design, execute, and analyze experiments independently
+ Use of standard cell and molecular biology techniques (Protein purification system, Protein identification assays, Microscope, plate reader, ICC, Electrophoresis) is required
+ Experience with culture optimization and process development highly desired
+ Experience in industry and or with product development desirable.
+ Experience in stem cells or primary cells are highly desired
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Effective communication and the ability to work in team environment are essential.
+ Highly organized, ability to maintain well documented laboratory protocols and notebooks.
+ Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
+ Effectively handle multiple tasks and learn quickly.
**Disclaimer:**
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