Cell Culture Research Associate

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks a Cell Culture Research Associate for a contract position in South San Francisco. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research to improve gene therapy processes, requiring strong expertise in molecular and cell biology, exceptional communication, and problem-solving skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in patient care through cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• PhD with 0+ years or Master's/Bachelor's with 3+ years in relevant field.
• Experience with HEK293 cells and molecular techniques like qPCR.
• Excellent communication and learning desire.

Responsibilities

• Work on host cell line development for gene therapy applications.
• Independently design and execute experiments.
• Use targeted integration technology to improve virus manufacturing.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related discipline

Master's/Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, virology or related discipline

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$25.65/hr - $68.93/hr

Direct message the job poster from Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Cell Culture Research Associate for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated cell culture and molecular biologist to join our mammalian cell line development group.

• Will work on host cell line development using the firm's industry-leading targeted integration technology, with the aim of improving recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) manufacturing for gene therapy applications. Expertise in cell culture, process development, and molecular biology techniques are needed.
• This is an ideal position for a researcher who is enthusiastic about research, innovation, and drug development experience in gene therapy. As such, the position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, the desire to continuously learn about the gene therapy and drug development process, and a passion for helping patients through advancement in gene therapy technologies. Will work independently under minimal supervision to design and execute multiple experiments in parallel.
  
  

Required Skills:

• A PhD degree with 0+ years of industry experience, or a Master's/Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of industry experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, virology, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemical engineering or other related disciplines.
• Relevant mammalian cell culture experience in HEK293 cells
• Relevant molecular biology experience (molecular cloning, western blotting, qPCR, ddPCR, etc)
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Stable cell line generation experience
• Relevant rAAV production experience
• Relevant rAAV purification experience
• Relevant rAAV characterization experience
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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