Cell Culture Associate Scientist

Peptide Atlas; 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/sick)

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cell Culture Associate Scientist to join the US Protein Department. The role focuses on cultivation and maintenance of suspension cell lines to support high-quality biologics production.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in cell biology or biotechnology and hands-on lab experience. The estimated salary range is $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in cell culture or laboratory operations.
• 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.

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 SOPs to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the department supervisor.

Skills

Cell culture

Biology

Laboratory operations

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

CRO/CDMO experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, or related field

Job description

About GenScript

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:

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

Qualifications:

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

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Benefits:

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.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.