Bench Scientist Biologist

Alphanumeric is hiring a BENCH SCIENTIST BIOLOGIST - Level 2 to work in Upper Providence, Collegeville, PAwith our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements. POSITION TITLE : Cellular and Molecular Biologist DURATION: 6 Months (potential for extension and/or conversion) 100% ON SITE HOURLY PAY: $54 We are seeking a highly-motivated scientist to fill a cellular/molecular biology laboratory position in the Protein, Cell, & Structural Sciences Department. The primary responsibility of the department is to design, generate, validate, and archive biological reagents for discovery activities across all of the therapeutic modalities. Under the instruction of the supervisor, the scientist will help with cell engineering using CRISPR/Cas systems and characterize, scale up and bank the cell lines. Responsibilities: • Work in a matrix team environment to enable optimal delivery of project • Optimize the cell engineering process and generate/characterize cell reagents as needed by sponsored program teams • Analyze and summarize any experimental or quality control data using a variety of laboratory instrumentation and computer software • Promptly report the results to the team and discuss about/execute the next steps • Compliance with all R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards and training, and safety training and practice Basic Qualifications: • A master degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g. cellular/molecular biology, biotechnology). • Extensive mammalian cell culture experience • Sequencing (Sanger/NGS), PCR, and nucleic acid prep/analysis • Ability to follow detailed protocols in a precise and reproducible way Preferred Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have strong practical knowledge of cell biology with practical knowledge one or more of the following: • Experience with advanced cellular models (iPSC, primary cells, co-culture and organoids) • Experience with genome editing and mol bio software (e.g. Benchling, SnapGene) • Strong communication skills • Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple tasks #J-18808-Ljbffr