Job Details
Posted 12 October, 2026
Job Id: 631566
Research Scientist – Bioinformatics II
Job Description
Responsibilities
* Execute end-to-end Cell Line Development (CLD) activities in support of pipeline programs, including mammalian cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, fed-batch production, and routine cell line maintenance.
* Independently perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document results in a timely and organized manner.
* Support and apply automation and high-throughput technologies to enhance CHO cell line generation, clone selection, and workflow efficiency.
* Collaborate closely with Cell Line Development team members and cross-functional partners, including Cell Culture, Analytical Development, and Pilot Plant teams, to achieve project objectives and timelines.
* Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project discussions, effectively communicating experimental outcomes and recommendations.
Skills & Qualifications
* [!–StartFragment–]Bachelor’s+6 years or Master’s+4 years degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field, with substantial industry experience in mammalian Cell Line Development.
* Strong hands-on experience in CHO cell line development, including cell culture, transfection, single-cell cloning, clone screening, cell banking, cell counting, and shake-flask operations.
* Demonstrated experience supporting cell line development programs in a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment; prior experience performing duties comparable to a Scientist-level role is strongly preferred.
* Experience with bench-scale bioreactors, automated liquid handling systems, and/or high-throughput screening technologies is preferred.
* Strong understanding of cell line development workflows, experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation of scientific data.
* Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.
Pay ranges between 30-35/hr based on experience
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