Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture Research Operations

W2 Contract-to-Hire

Salary Range: $83,200 - $104,000 per year

Location: Redwood City, CA - Onsite Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routinely perform hands-on cell culture of a variety of cells, including expansion, freezing, and documenting inventory in an electronic notebook (Benchling). Develop methods to improve efficiency and optimize processes.
• Regularly monitor cell growth and viability in culture flasks, dishes, or plates. Perform cell passaging at appropriate intervals to maintain healthy cell populations.
• Support urgent and critical requests in our cell culture lab and deliver materials to support key go-no-go decisions in different early discovery programs.
• Prepare protocols and SOPs as needed and document all cell culture findings in Benchling.
• Frequently collaborate with multiple departments to assess cell line needs with strict adherence to timelines.
• Help shape the team as it evolves and grows with the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• B.S./M.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or related life science field with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture; biopharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
• Extensive experience in aseptic technique, carrying multiple cell lines concurrently, media preparation, maintenance of mammalian cell cultures, and cryopreservation of cells
• Direct experience developing and troubleshooting mammalian cell culture systems and efficiently banking a variety of tissue and cell types
• Experience using an Electronic Notebook (Benchling) to register, monitor inventory, perform workflows, and use search functions.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent record-keeping, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues. Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize, remain calm under pressure, and execute goals in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with standard laboratory equipment like microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, and cell counters.
• Experienced with various molecular biology and cellular techniques, such as mammalian cell culture, transduction methods, and 2D and 3D cell culture, is highly desirable.
• Able to perform operations and maintenance tasks independently.
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible, collaborative, and adaptable to changing priorities

Desired Skills and Experience

Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Cancer Biology, mammalian cell culture, laboratory, Benchling

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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