Molecular Biology Scientist

Insight Global; Upper Providence (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Molecular Biology Scientist to support reagent generation, cloning, sequencing, and QC for high-throughput workflows. The role involves DNA analysis, virus generation, and insect cell culture within automated platforms, on a multi-year onsite contract in Upper Providence, PA.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or PhD in molecular biology or related field, with hands-on experience in cloning, plasmid prep, sequencing, and plate-based workflows.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Molecular Biology Scientist with strong expertise in molecular biology and cell culture to support reagent generation and workflow execution. This individual will play a critical role in generating DNA reagents at scale through cloning, purification, sequencing, and quality control activities while supporting high-throughput molecular biology workflows. The successful candidate will contribute to virus generation, insect cell culture operations, and automated laboratory workflows used to support antibody and protein tool discovery.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on molecular biology experience with an ability to operate within high-throughput environments utilizing plate-based workflows, automation technologies, and established laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Molecular Biology

• Use automated liquid handling and other laboratory automation platforms to support high-throughput molecular biology workflows, including cloning, bacterial transformation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA normalization, and quality control.
• Use laboratory information systems and software tools to track sequence information, plate maps, and QC results.
• Perform routine DNA quality analysis using gel electrophoresis, LabChip, and sequencing methods.

Virus Generation

• Perform suspension insect cell culture activities supporting protein and antigen generation. -Generate, maintain, and deliver Baculovirus/BacMam viral stocks.
• Perform cell culture, transfection, and viral reagent generation according to established procedures.
• Conduct routine assays to assess virus production and viral reagent quality.

High-Throughout Workflow Execution

• Execute plate-based molecular biology workflows in a high-throughput environment.
• Handle and process molecular biology plates for cloning, construct generation, and screening activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Protein Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience performing molecular biology techniques in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience with DNA cloning, Plasmid preparation and purification, and DNA sequencing review and analysis.
• Experience working with plate-based high-throughput molecular biology workflows.
• Experience with insect cell culture.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident able to work directly on Insight Global's W2 over the course of a multi-year contract (12 months to start) fully onsite in Upper Providence, PA.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience operating Tecan automation platforms.
• Experience with Baculovirus and/or BacMam virus generation.

Compensation

$80,000 to $90,000 annually. Paid on hourly basis. No subcontracting or sponsorship of immigration or employment visas.

This is an estimated range and exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment.
• Employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location and upon client agreement terms.