Automated iPSC Cell Culture Scientist

GAP Solutions Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions Inc. seeks an Automated Cell Culture Biologist to support NIH ADRD research at NIA. The role focuses on automating large-scale iPSC culture experiments and exploring genetic pathways for Alzheimer’s disease using human cell models.

Candidate will work with robotic platforms (Hamilton, TECAN) and develop new methods in collaboration with staff. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, 2+ years’ experience, GLP familiarity, and skills in R/Seurat, programming, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioengineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) experience.
• Skilled in R and Seurat.
• Experience in programming (VENUS, Visual Basic, C++, MATLAB, or Python).
• Proficiency with automated liquid handling robots.
• Experience planning and optimizing experiments and QC testing.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture, esp. iPS cells.
• Hands-on experience with liquid handling robotics (Hamilton/TECAN/Beckman/Agilent).
• Knowledge of lab disposal methods and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer biological research programs.
• Work with staff to perform large-scale iPSC culture on liquid handling platforms.
• Develop and optimize automated cell culture methods for ADRD-related models.
• Characterize genetic pathways for ADRD using human cell-based models.
• Train staff on instrumentation and data collection.
• Record and analyze data; prepare figures for publication.
• Coordinate with team to carry out high-throughput cell culture protocols.

Skills

R

Seurat

Programming

Automated liquid handling robots

iPSC culture

Cell culture

Data analysis

MS Office Suite

Education

Master's degree in cell biology or related discipline

Tools

Hamilton

TECAN

Beckman

Agilent

MATLAB

Python

Job description

GAP Solutions Inc. seeks an Automated Cell Culture Biologist to support NIH ADRD research at NIA. The role focuses on automating large-scale iPSC culture experiments and exploring genetic pathways for Alzheimer’s disease using human cell models.

Candidate will work with robotic platforms (Hamilton, TECAN) and develop new methods in collaboration with staff. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, 2+ years’ experience, GLP familiarity, and skills in R/Seurat, programming, and