Pharma Cell Biologist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Cell Biologist to join our San Diego based team.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain and culture mammalian cells, including both adherent and suspension cell lines. • Prepare, optimize, and maintain various cell culture media, supplements, and reagents. • Perform routine cell passaging, counting, viability assessment, and cryopreservation.

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including adherent and suspension cells is a must.
• Experience preparing and handling multiple types of cell culture media is required.

• Lyse cells and extract genomic DNA for downstream molecular biology applications.

• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as cell lysis, genomic DNA extraction, and PCR is required.

• Perform PCR and related molecular biology assays for genotyping or construct verification. • Scale up plasmid DNA preparations for transfection and experimental use.

• • Experience with plasmid DNA preparation, including mid- to large-scale plasmid production is highly desirable.

• Support transfection and cell-based assays as needed.

• Prior transfection experience is highly desirable.

• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, buffers, and consumables. • Accurately document experimental procedures and results in lab notebooks or electronic systems. • Work collaboratively with team members to support project timelines and experimental goals. • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and regulatory requirements. • This position is a hands-on, lab-based role.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS/MS degree in Cell/Molecular Biology (or related field) and  at least 1 year laboratory experience in industry is required.
• Team player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Will be required to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, comfortable with multi-tasking, enthusiastic, self-motivated and details oriented, with the skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This job posting will close by March 31st 2026 or when candidates are identified, whichever comes first.

Salary : $60,000