Research Scientist - Bioinformatics II*

Lancesoft; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a contractor in Foster City for Cell Line Development & Cell Culture. The role involves end-to-end CHO cell line activities, cloning, banking, and production support within a fast-paced biopharma environment.

You'll work with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones, analyze data, and contribute to technical reports and presentations. Strong hands-on mammalian cell culture experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years or Master's with 4 years in biotechnology or related field.
• Significant industry experience in mammalian cell line development.
• Experience in CHO cell line development and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end cell line development activities including CHO culture, transfection, cloning, cell banking, and production.
• Independently perform experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and document results.
• Support automation and high-throughput technologies to improve workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and discussions with results.

Skills

CHO cell culture

Transfection

Single-cell cloning

Clone screening

Cell banking

Fed-batch production

Cell counting

Shake-flask operations

Bioreactors

Automated liquid handling

High-throughput screening

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's+6 years or Master's+4 years degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences

Tools

Bench-scale bioreactors

Automated liquid handling systems

High-throughput screening technologies

Job description

Onsite position - Foster City - 5 days/week Contractor, Bio Cell Line Development & Cell Culture Opportunity in the Cell Line Development (CLD) group at our Foster City campus facility.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end Cell Line Development (CLD) activities in support of pipeline programs, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, fed-batch production, and routine cell line maintenance.
• Independently perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document results in a timely and organized manner.
• Support and apply automation and high-throughput technologies to enhance CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Cell Line Development team members and cross-functional partners, including Cell Culture, Analytical Development, and Pilot Plant teams, to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and recommendations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's+6 years or Master's+4 years degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field, with substantial industry experience in mammalian Cell Line Development.
• Strong hands-on experience in CHO cell line development, including cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cell line development programs in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment;prior experience performing duties comparable to a Scientist-level role is strongly preferred.
• Experience with bench-scale bioreactors, automated liquid handling systems, and/or high-throughput screening technologies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cell line development workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation of scientific data.
• Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.