Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture Team, Integrated Research

Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture Team, Integrated Research

Seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Team and support early discovery programs. This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on generating high-quality cellular materials to enable critical go/no-go decisions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced discovery environment.

As the team and function grow, this role can offer meaningful opportunities for professional development and expanded responsibilities.

What you will do:

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  Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including expansion, maintenance, cryopreservation, and thawing of multiple cell lines.
  
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  Maintain accurate cell line inventory and experimental documentation using Benchling.
  
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  Respond to urgent, time-sensitive requests from discovery teams to support key program milestones.
  
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  Develop protocols and document experimental workflows and observations with high rigor.
  
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  Partner closely with cross-functional teams to assess cell line needs and deliver materials on defined timelines.
  
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  Contribute to a culture of transparent, proactive communication across teams.
  
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  Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, robustness, and scalability of cell culture workflows.
  

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

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  B.S./M.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or related life science field with 3+ years of hands-on mammalian cell culture experience; biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
  
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  Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture, including:
  
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    Concurrent handling of multiple cell lines
    
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    Media preparation with complex supplements
    
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    DMSO dilution calculations and cryopreservation best practices
    
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  Strong experience optimizing and troubleshooting mammalian cell culture systems.
  
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  Familiarity with cell culture quality control practices (e.g., mycoplasma testing, cell line authentication).
  
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  Proficiency with electronic lab notebooks (e.g., Benchling) for experiment documentation, inventory management, and workflow execution.
  
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  Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and data integrity.
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
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  Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  
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  Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and remain composed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  
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  Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment (microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, cell counters).
  
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  A positive, flexible, and collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement mentality.
  

Preferred Skills:

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  Experience working with cancer cell lines, primary cells, or genetically engineered cell lines.
  
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  Experience with viral and non-viral transduction or transfection methods (e.g., lentivirus, retrovirus, lipid-based systems).
  
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  Hands-on experience with 2D and 3D cell culture systems, including spheroids and/or organoid models.
  
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  Exposure to cell-based assay development and downstream applications (e.g., viability, proliferation, reporter assays).
  
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  Experience supporting early discovery or translational research programs.
  
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  Experience in regulated or semi-regulated laboratory environments with strong documentation standards.
  
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  Exposure to automation, high-throughput cell culture, or scale-up workflows.