Planet Pharma · 13 hours ago
Research Associate
South San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPlanet Pharma is a biotechnology company seeking a Research Associate to assist in developing and producing AAV vectors. The role involves performing cell culture work, collaborating with teams, and managing laboratory activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Michael Sullivan
Responsibilities
Perform cell culture work, including thawing, maintaining, transfecting, and cryopreserving cell lines
Production and purification of AAV vectors for various programs
Collaborate with other teams to acquire and characterize vectors
Document characterization of vectors
Collaborate in laboratory management activities such as receiving, tracking, storage, and maintenance of laboratory reagent stocks
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a life science, chemical engineering or related discipline with 3+ years of experience or a Masters Degree with 1+ years of experience in cell culture and protein purification techniques
Proven hands-on experience with sterile technique for handling and growing mammalian cell lines, including maintenance, cell characterization and differentiation, expansion, and banking
Demonstrated experience with routine molecular biology techniques (cloning, DNA/RNA/protein isolation, digital PCR), plasmid preparation
Protein expression and purification, and characterization
Transfection and/or transformation experience with mammalian or bacterial cells
Experience with purification and chromatography systems such as the AKTA
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment to meet project goals and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience working with viruses, especially Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)
Industry experience
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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