Scientist

Date Posted: 12/13/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 494603

Industry: Biotech/Healthcare

Job Title: Scientist

Job Location: Berkeley, CA, USA, 94710

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm - Flexibility is needed as occasional weekend and evening hours will be required.

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 12

Min Hourly Rate($): 38.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 48.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cell Culture, Laboratory, Science

Experience Desired: Previous work experience with ESC/iPSC cell culture (1 yrs); Basic aseptic techniques and fundamental laboratory skills (1 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

• Drug screen & criminal background check will be required

Summary
The successful candidate will join the CMC Bio-DS Cell Culture team at Bayer's Berkeley site, contributing to cutting-edge cell therapy development. The primary focus will be on projects involving embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

The candidate will also be involved in some general mammalian cell culture tasks including media/solution prep and mammalian cell culture using bioreactors.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Higher degree optional
• Previous work experience with ESC/iPSC cell culture

Required Skills

• Proficient in basic aseptic techniques and fundamental laboratory skills (e.g., accurate pipetting).
• Experienced in mammalian cell culture, including work under a laminar flow hood and familiarity with analytical methods related to cell culture.
• Skilled in preparing solutions and media for mammalian cell culture processes.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of scientists
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written procedures.

Cell Culture Operations

• Perform aseptic techniques for culturing iPSCs, ESCs, and CHO cell lines.
• Execute cell thawing, passaging, and harvesting for both cell therapy and mAb production projects.
• Conduct basic analytical tasks, including cell counts and monitoring metabolites and gases during passages.

Bioreactor Cultures

• Set up bioreactors, perform inoculation, and conduct daily sampling.
• Make necessary adjustments such as feeding and probe calibration.
• Media and Solution Preparation
• Prepare media, feeds, and solutions required for bioreactor cultures.

Data Management

• Accurately record and transfer experimental data into appropriate databases.

Lab Maintenance

• Perform daily and monthly lab maintenance activities, including cleaning biological safety cabinets (BSCs) and incubators.
• Conduct daily equipment calibrations to ensure compliance and operational readiness
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits
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