Cell Line Development Scientist, CHO & Biologics

Asimov; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Asimov, a forward-thinking biotech startup in Boston, is seeking an Associate Scientist for its Cell Line Development team. You will advance CHO-based line development and screening to support human therapeutics, while exploring synthetic biology approaches to optimize workflows and expression platforms.

You will document studies in an ELN, contribute to developing novel CLD workflows, and participate in high-impact projects with potential publications or patents.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with CHO cell line development for biologics preferred.
• Experience with transient/stable gene expression systems and CRISPR-based engineering.
• Proficiency with data analysis, visualization, and automation using spreadsheets and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform CHO cell line development including transfection, cloning, characterization, and cell banking.
• Document studies in an ELN with high quality and traceability.
• Identify emerging practices to improve workflows and manufacturing.
• Contribute to novel CLD workflows and applications.
• Engage in high-impact CLD research projects for publication or patent filings.

Skills

Mammalian cell engineering

CRISPR-based editing

Molecular biology

Data analysis & AI tools

Spreadsheet proficiency

Problem solving

Education

BS in Biological Engineering/Cell Biology

MS in related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Ambr bioreactors

ddPCR

ELN software

CRISPR editing tools

Job description

Asimov, a forward-thinking biotech startup in Boston, is seeking an Associate Scientist for its Cell Line Development team. You will advance CHO-based line development and screening to support human therapeutics, while exploring synthetic biology approaches to optimize workflows and expression platforms.

You will document studies in an ELN, contribute to developing novel CLD workflows, and participate in high-impact projects with potential publications or patents.