Scientist

Real Staffing; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a candidate to enhance media through statistically designed experiments in support of gene therapy programs. Ideal candidates should have knowledge in mammalian cell culture, AAV production, and biochemistry.

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant industrial experience or a Master's degree with related skills are encouraged to apply. Attention to detail and teamwork are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' industrial experience with a Bachelor's degree or 0+ years' with a Master's degree.
• Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills.
• Direct experience with AAV production systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enhance existing media through designed experiments.
• Conduct experiments supporting gene therapy programs.
• Evaluate and optimize production platform systems.

Skills

Knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques

Aseptic operations

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Analytical techniques

Bioreactor operations

Knowledge of statistical applications

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering

Master’s degree in related fields

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Performs the following:

• This position will focus on enhancing existing media through statistically designed experiments and on increasing process robustness through media optimization.
• The successful candidate will conduct experiments and data analysis supporting development of manufacturing processes to support gene therapy programs.
• The candidate’s goals will be to evaluate and optimize production platform systems by systematically evaluating novel media supplements and a broad nutritional space.
• The incumbent will conduct laboratory experiments in shake flasks, small scale bioreactors and conduct independent data analysis.
• Candidates must be strong team players and have an ability to collaborate effectively on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques including media design, aseptic operations, cell biology, biochemistry, analytical techniques, and bioreactor operations.
• Direct experience with AAV production systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge with computer software including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of statistical applications, including DOE, is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with excellent documentation as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and creativity.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ industrial experience or Master’s degree with 0+ years’ industrial experience. Degree focused in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering preferred. Other majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology fields will be considered.

Additional Information

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