Job Description
One of our large pharmaceutical clients is actively hiring for a Cell Culture Scientist to join their Target Discovery Team, specifically within human biology and target identification. You will be supporting a cross-department initiative aimed at integrating automation and AI/ML to enable increasingly scaled in vitro experimentation. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in cell culture and in vitro assay execution to support this cross-functional team. This role provides the opportunity to further develop these skills through their application in scalable, automated settings and across a diverse therapeutic portfolio of target identification programs.
-Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare cells for experiments, including passaging and plating of cell lines, as well as occasional work with primary or iPSC-derived cells or other complex in vitro models.
-Prepare reagents for maintaining cell cultures in automated systems.
-Prepare reagents for conducting assays both on and off automated platforms.
-Support assay development efforts as needed.
Execute wet-lab protocols for assays involving high-parameter endpoints, including operating endpoint equipment such as high-content imaging and plate readers in both automated and non-automated settings.
Utilize liquid handling units, including plate washers and high-precision dispensers, to automate wet lab protocols.
Ensure stocks of reagents and consumables are maintained; facilitate ordering and stocking when required.
Maintain an electronic laboratory notebook in compliance with local business rules and procedures.
Comply with Health and Safety procedures to ensure personal well-being and product quality.
Assist with the preparation of SOPs, Risk Assessments, and best practice guides.
This is a 12 month engagement to support a project for full integration of wet & dry lab to perform iterative experimentation.
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Skills and Requirements
BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g., biology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or another relevant life science field).
2+ years of demonstrated technical expertise in cell culture, laboratory instrumentation, and cell-based assays,
Mammalian Cell Culture / Cancer Cell Lines Experience with automated liquid handling is desirable
Experience with data analysis/statistical/graphing software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Spotfire) and/or automation orchestration/scheduler software (e.g., Green Button Go) is desirable.
