Cell Culture Research Associate

SRG; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group in Cincinnati is seeking a hands-on Research Associate / Lab Scientist to join the cell culture and molecular biology team. You will culture mammalian cells, perform in vitro studies, and support ongoing programs in a fast-paced CRO or industry setting.

You will maintain aseptic culture, run ELISA/PCR/Western blot, document results meticulously, and help optimize protocols while collaborating with scientists and engineers to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on cell culture experience (CRO, industry, or academic lab all count).
• Comfort with techniques like ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, or cytotoxicity assays.
• Experience in a regulated lab environment (GMP/GLP) is a plus, not a must.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Culturing and maintaining mammalian cells and primary cell lines using aseptic technique
• Running in vitro experiments and biological assays
• Performing ELISA, Western Blot, cytotoxicity assays, and gene expression analysis (PCR/qPCR/dPCR)
• Documenting your work thoroughly and accurately
• Troubleshooting protocols and helping optimize lab procedures
• Collaborating with the broader research team on ongoing studies

Skills

Cell culture

ELISA

Western Blot

PCR

Cytotoxicity assays

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Cell Biology or related field

Job description

Research Associate / Lab Scientist - Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Onsite

About the Role

We're looking for a hands‑on bench scientist to join a research team performing mammalian cell culture, in vitro studies, and molecular biology assays. You'll work closely with scientists and engineers supporting active research programs - this is a great fit for someone who loves lab work, values precision, and wants to grow in a CRO or industry research setting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Culturing and maintaining mammalian cells and primary cell lines using aseptic technique
• Running in vitro experiments and biological assays
• Performing ELISA, Western Blot, cytotoxicity assays, and gene expression analysis (PCR/qPCR/dPCR)
• Documenting your work thoroughly and accurately
• Troubleshooting protocols and helping optimize lab procedures
• Collaborating with the broader research team on ongoing studies

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of hands‑on cell culture experience (CRO, industry, or academic lab all count)
• Comfort with techniques like ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, or cytotoxicity assays
• Experience in a regulated lab environment (GMP/GLP) is a plus, not a must
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Nice to Have

• Master's or PhD with 1-2 years of industry experience
• Publications (if coming from an academic background)
• Exposure to tissue engineering or nonclinical research

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