Cell Culture Research Technician

Accentuate Staffing; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is looking for a hands-on Research Technician in Blacksburg, Virginia. This role involves supporting critical cell-based assays and immunological evaluations in a fast-paced lab focusing on revolutionary organ transplantation technologies. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Biology and 3 years of lab experience, including hands-on mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry skills. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, and comfortable working with animal-derived samples.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience.
• 1+ year of hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.
• Practical experience with flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture.
• Execute flow cytometry assays.
• Support immune-based assays.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Attention to detail

Immunology assays

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with an innovative biotech organization focused on advancing next-generation organ transplantation technologies. This team is working at the forefront of xenotransplantation, utilizing genetically modified porcine cells to improve compatibility with the human immune system. They are seeking a hands‑on Research Technician to support critical cell‑based and immunological assays in a fast‑paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

1. Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including maintaining, passaging, expanding, and cryopreserving primary cell lines
2. Execute flow cytometry assays to evaluate antibody binding and immune response to modified cells
3. Support immune‑based assays, including ELISA and co‑culture systems (e.g., MLR assays)
4. Handle and process porcine tissue and blood samples, as well as human‑derived biological materials, following BSL‑2 safety standards
5. Prepare reagents, maintain lab inventory, and ensure proper lab organization and sterilization practices
6. Document experimental procedures and results in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines
7. Assist in optimizing and refining protocols to support ongoing research and compliance needs

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field
2. 3+ years of laboratory experience
3. Minimum 1+ year of hands‑on mammalian cell culture experience (maintenance, passaging, cryopreservation required)
4. Practical experience with flow cytometry (sample prep and running assays required; analysis is a plus)
5. Comfortable working with animal‑derived samples, including pig tissue and blood
6. Experience working in a BSL‑2 or regulated lab environment preferred
7. Exposure to immunology assays (ELISA, MLR, etc.) is a plus
8. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols independently
9. Ability to manage multiple lab tasks in a fast‑paced environment