Our large Pharmaceutical client is seeking a Scientist - CHO Cell Line Development to join their growing Biologics Discovery Group within their High Throughput Expression Team in Spring House, PA. Collaborating with their team of dynamic and innovative scientists in Biologics Discovery, they will be responsible for advancing the most cutting-edge biologics medicines to the clinic. The individual in this position will have several responsibilities in supporting CHO cell line development pipeline as well as leveraging a variety of robotic platforms and protein purification technologies to invent and deliver innovative therapeutic candidates. Other responsibilities include:
- Perform CHO cell line development cell culture processes including transfection, cloning, characterization, and cell banking
- Hands-on lab research for purification and characterization of antibodies or other proteins expressed from a variety of sources.
- Design, execute and interpret experiments with manager's approval.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks in a timely manner and prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, etc
Qualification:
- B.S, M.S or Ph.D in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience developing CHO cell lines
- 1-5 years of work experience in protein purification (Affinity purification, IEX purification, Size exclusion purification).
Salary: $90,000-$120,000 (flexible based on experience)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Hiring Method: Multiyear contract – After 1 year on contract, the individual will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role or have their contract renewed for another year
PTO: 10 PTO days & 6 paid sick days annually
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
