What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Research Associate-Mammalian cell culture position at InduPro Therapeutics?
About InduPro
InduPro, Inc. is bringing life-changing therapies to patients through novel cell-surface platform technologies. We are defining and manipulating protein interactions beyond natural signaling paradigms. InduPro platforms integrate inherent protein proximity at the cell surface with the ability to manipulate protein pairings via induced protein proximity to create novel signaling pathways and logic gates. Our culture fosters innovation at every level.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated contract Research Associate (1, 2 or Sr.) to support mammalian cell culture, plasmid DNA production, and transient transfection efforts. This is a bench-focused role, ideal for someone who can independently execute routine and complex cell culture workflows in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
\n- Maintain and expand mammalian cell cultures (e.g., HEK293, CHO) including routine passaging, cryopreservation, and cell banking
- Perform transient transfections for recombinant protein expression and cell-based assays
- Prepare high-quality, endotoxin-free plasmid DNA (mini-, midi-, and maxipreps) from bacterial cultures for transfection
- Monitor cell health, viability, and growth kinetics
- Perform routine cell-based assays (e.g., viability assays, titer estimation, expression screening)
- Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records in electronic lab notebooks
- Support inventory management of cell culture reagents and maintain aseptic technique and biosafety compliance
- Contribute to SOP development and workflow optimization as needed
- Bachelor’s degree with 1 years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture
- Demonstrated experience with transient transfection workflows
- Experience preparing transfection-grade plasmid DNA
- Strong aseptic technique and understanding of cell culture best practices
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Prolonged periods standing, reaching and bending while working in the lab
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Physical presence at the InduPro worksite, or in the field, is required for this role. At InduPro we believe that physical presence helps enhance collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being, employee engagement, and Company culture.
Term: 6 Months
At InduPro we believe that being face to face helps enhance collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being, employee engagement, and Company culture.
InduPro, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $50 - $60