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Title – Biologist III

100% Onsite: Worcester, Massachusetts;

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Essential:  Mammalian cell culture; aseptic technique
• Essential: Basic MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Essential: Strong Attention to Detail; Proactive; Fast learner;
• Essential: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Biology or related field
• Nice to Have: Molecular Biology (such as plasmid design, PCR, NGS, etc.)
• Nice to Have:  Flow Cytometry – Analysis, Sorting
• Nice to Have:  Use of Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

Cell Line Development Group:

The CLD team utilizes state-of-the-art approaches and equipment to generate and characterize production cell lines for Biologics manufacturing.Team collaborates closely with other teams, such as Analytical Development, the Genomics Research Center, and Cell Culture Development.

Position’s key responsibilities will include:

• Execute experiments in cell line development and characterization with supervision.
• Extensive cell culture work – both directly and through coordination with the automation sub-team.
• Perform data acquisition and analysis in a timely manner.
• Assist in experimental designs, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Document work appropriately in lab notebooks, reports and presentations.
• Assist with lab operations and continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed bachelor’s degree in Biosciences or related field
• Extensive experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
• Microsoft software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, initiative, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and both written & oral communication in English

Preferred Requirements (Optional):

• Experience with Flow Cytometry (e.g., analysis, compensation, sorting)
• Experience with Molecular Biology (e.g., recombinant DNA, vector construction, PCR, NGS)
• Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook system (ELN)