Research Assistant
Research Assistant III
*Pay rate max $40/hr
***LOCATION***
Onsite in Rockville Maryland
The regular shift M-F 8-5.
*Must have strong cell culture experience.
*3-5 years experience working with primary cells, t cells.
*Someone that can handle the cultures carefully and appropriately
1-2 years of industry experience
Responsibilities:
1. Design and execute experiments necessary to develop or optimize cell culture media and growth supplements for primary cells and cell lines. Prior experience with T cells, NK cells and other primary cell types is preferred.
2. Maintain precise records and organize records of experiments. Analyze and report on data that are generated.
3. Utilize perfect aseptic technique and display expertise with handling primary cells and cell line.
4. Execute chemical characterization assays including solubility, pH, osmolality and others.
5. Design and execute analytical and cell culture-based functionality testing including cell growth assay for a variety of cell culture media.
6. Produce small scale media batches for internal testing, including formulating complete media from various recipe formats, converting from molarity to g/L and vice versa.
7. Troubleshoot experiment results for cells and media, raw materials, media formulation, product storage, and QC assays.
8. Maintain stocks of chemicals, reagents and supplies in the laboratory, ordering and tracking materials as required.
Key requirements:
1. Master’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related discipline. B.S. degree with 5 - 10 years of relevant industrial experience.
2. Significant knowledge of aseptic cell culture techniques, basic biology, chemistry, mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, technical writing, and laboratory equipment required.
3. Computer literate including, but not limited to, SAP and MS Office.
4. Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Research -
Industries
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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