Pharma Cell Biologist

Cogent Scientific; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, seeks a PhD-level Cell Biologist to engineer and characterize mammalian cell lines, and to design experiments that integrate biochemical and cell-based approaches.

You will apply binding assays, ELISA, Western blotting, and other molecular biology techniques to support target validation and mechanistic studies, collaborating with teams across biology and biophysics. The role is a day shift and relocation benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, molecular biology or related field.
• 1–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Experience with biochemical and molecular biology assays (e.g., ELISA).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and characterizing cell lines and maintaining culture.
• Designing experiments integrating biochemical and cell-based approaches.
• Applying biochemical and molecular assays to support target validation.
• Contributing to experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Preparing technical reports and scientific presentations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Biochemistry assays

Molecular biology assays

Data analysis (GraphPad Prism, ImageJ)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Cell Biology or related

PhD in Biochemistry or related

Tools

GraphPad Prism

ImageJ

Job description

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. This position may include relocation benefits as well. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Cell Biologist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engineering and characterizing cell lines (e.g., CRISPR, overexpression using chemical or virus delivery systems) as well as maintaining and culturing various cell lines.
• Designing and executing experiments that integrate biochemical and cell-based approaches.
• Applying biochemical and molecular biology assays (e.g., binding assays, protein-protein interaction studies, RT-q-PCR, pulldown, western blotting) to support target validation and mechanistic studies.
• Contributing to experimental design/execution, data interpretation, troubleshooting.
• Preparing technical reports and scientific presentations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field, with 1-3 years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays and biochemistry/molecular biology assays, such as ligand binding assays and ELISA.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (such as GraphPad Prism, ImageJ).
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will remain open until 9/14/2026 or until a qualified candidate has been selected, whichever comes first.