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Job Title - Bench Scientist - II
Job Location – Andover, MA
Duration : 24 Months Contract (potential for extension based on business needs)
Job Description
Seeking a hands-on Scientist with strong experience in mammalian cell culture, including routine maintenance, expansion, and experimental support activities.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience working in a research laboratory environment and be comfortable spending the majority of their time performing bench-based work.
Strong preference for candidates with experience supporting cell-based assays, sample processing, laboratory workflows, and experimental execution rather than purely administrative or coordination-focused backgrounds.
The role requires someone who can effectively manage both wet-lab responsibilities and associated laboratory documentation, data tracking, and operational support activities.
Candidates should be familiar with good laboratory practices (GLP), maintaining accurate records, following SOPs, and ensuring data integrity.
Ideal candidates will have experience working in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, translational research, or academic research laboratories where they supported ongoing scientific studies and experiments.
Manager is looking for candidates who can work independently in the lab, troubleshoot routine laboratory issues, and contribute to the efficient execution of research activities.
Strong organizational skills are important, as the individual may be responsible for coordinating sample inventories, tracking experimental progress, managing laboratory records, and supporting study logistics.
Candidates with experience in cell culture techniques, aseptic laboratory practices, reagent preparation, laboratory data management, and research documentation will be viewed favorably.
Preference for individuals who are detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of balancing hands-on scientific work with laboratory coordination responsibilities.
Schedule is a consistent Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40-hour workweek with no anticipated overtime.
Key Screening Priorities: Mammalian cell culture, cell-based laboratory techniques, research lab experience, experimental execution, laboratory documentation, data tracking, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to support both bench science and day-to-day laboratory operations.
Description:
Role Summary:
Responsible for generation of stable CHO cell lines, cell banks, and expression assessments. Provide logistical support to the lab such as ordering supplies, managing instruments, and other general lab bench activities.
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain, thaw, and prepare host cell line cultures for all group activities.
- Independently planning and executing stable cell line generation for both plate-based and flask-based transfections.
- Receive, track, and disseminate DNA plasmid library serving as liaison between plasmid generation and cell line generation groups.
- Present formal data packages to portfolio project teams and collaboration teams
Qualifications:
Mammalian cell culture, sterile technique, flow cytometry, gel electrophoresis, data tracking and management skills, knowledge of general lab protocols, strong communication skills, written, oral, and organizational skills. Automation and Python coding experience is a plus.
Education Level
BS in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline
Years of Experience
2-4 years of experience in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline
Required Skills
- Mammalian cell culture
- sterile technique
Preferred Skills
- Automation experience