Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist with one of our clients, a pioneer in patented technologies revolutionizing mammalian cell productivity for therapeutic protein and virus production. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Workplace: Onsite in South San Francisco

Salary: $120,000-140,000/year

Overview

We're seeking a seasoned Senior Molecular/Cellular Biologist to join our dynamic team, dedicated to disrupting therapeutic protein and virus production. This pivotal role requires an independent, motivated individual adept at advancing our client's technology toward full commercialization. You'll be instrumental in cell engineering, vector design and construction, transfection, mammalian cell culture, cloning and screening, and leveraging related molecular and cellular biology techniques. Collaboration with colleagues and pharmaceutical partners is fundamental to this role's success Management responsibilities, both present and future, will evolve based on experience and developmental trajectory within the company.

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in creating recombinant mammalian cell lines, ideally within pharmaceutical settings.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques for vector design, construction, and mammalian cell transfection.
• Familiarity with protein assay techniques for screening transfected cells.

Preferred

• Experience with flow cytometry, virology, cell banking, and transposase transfection methods.
• Knowledge of protein analytical methods.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for creating and testing cells intended for GMP manufacturing.
• Proficiency with photo microscopy.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.