Cell Culture Associate Scientist

Genscript; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid parental leave after 3 months

Paid time off (vacation, personal, etc

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation in the United States seeks a motivated Cell Culture Associate Scientist to join the US Protein Department. You will focus on the cultivation and maintenance of suspension cell lines to support production of high-quality biologics.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in cell biology or biotechnology, with hands-on lab experience and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 per year, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in cell culture or lab operations.
• Strong hands-on lab skills and ability to troubleshoot.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Experience in a CRO or CDMO environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with lab data documentation and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform suspension cell culture operations following established protocols.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cell culture processes; report production issues.
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments and results; prepare reports.
• Submit weekly summaries of completed work for planning and reviews.
• Review and update production records and SOPs for accuracy.
• Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Proactivity

Data integrity practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology/biotech

Job description

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cell Culture Associate Scientist to join our dynamic US Protein Department. This role focuses on the cultivation and maintenance of suspension cell lines, supporting the production of high-quality biologics. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in cell biology or biotechnology, along with hands-on experience in a laboratory or production setting.

The estimated salary range is $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform suspension cell culture operations in alignment with established protocols, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cell culture processes; promptly report and help resolve production-related issues.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of experiments, procedures, and results; prepare reports as needed.
• Submit weekly summaries of completed work to support team planning and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with team members to review and update production records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the department supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in cell culture or laboratory operations preferred.
• Strong laboratory hands-on skills, with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Highly responsible, reliable, and proactive in meeting deadlines and projects delivery.
• Prior experience in a CRO or CDMO environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory data documentation systems and good data integrity practices is a plus.

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• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.