Cell Culture Biologist: AI-Enabled Lab & Global Shipments

Cogent Scientific; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

PTO and holidays

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is seeking a Cell Culture Biologist to support mammalian cell culture operations and banking. The role involves expanding, cryopreserving, and dispensing cell stocks while maintaining meticulous records.

The position is onsite, day shift (approx. 8a-5p local time), with responsibilities including shipments, ELN documentation, and collaboration across functions to ensure quality and timely results.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or related field with minimum 4 years in mammalian cell culture.
• Proficiency in sterile technique to maintain sample integrity and prevent contamination.
• Experience supporting preparation/shipment of cell lines/cell cultures.
• Experience maintaining accurate record-keeping within the Electronic Laboratory Notebook.
• Basic tissue culture techniques such as cell propagation, cryopreservation, and maintenance.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and other systems to improve processes and drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality cell line stocks covering expansion, cryopreservation, record-keeping, storage, and dispensing.
• Manage multiple suspension, adherent and mixed cell cultures simultaneously.
• Coordinate domestic and international cell line shipments, following packaging standards and temperature controls.
• Maintain accurate ELN records and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Support cell line inventory management and identify process efficiencies.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve workflow and shipping issues.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and well-supplied laboratory environment.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

ELN

AI tools

Job description

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is seeking a Cell Culture Biologist to support mammalian cell culture operations and banking. The role involves expanding, cryopreserving, and dispensing cell stocks while maintaining meticulous records.

The position is onsite, day shift (approx. 8a-5p local time), with responsibilities including shipments, ELN documentation, and collaboration across functions to ensure quality and timely results.