Orion Group · 1 day ago
Associate Scientist I (Cell Biologist)
North Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$31/hr - $34/hr
3+ years expOrion Group is collaborating with a leading pharmaceutical company to offer a contract position for an Associate Scientist I specializing in cell biology. This role involves conducting mammalian cell line expansion and contributing to drug discovery technology within a collaborative research environment.
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Hiring Manager
Justin Mertel
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a member of a cancer biology team focused on delivering high quality drug development candidates for promising novel therapeutic targets
The candidate will be responsible for starting, maintaining, propagating and expanding numerous mammalian cell lines in the Oncology Cell Line Facility and Biorepository
This work will include examining engineered cell line properties including growth rates
A key responsibility will be the cryopreservation and organization of important engineered cell line stocks
The successful candidate will be expected to rapidly learn the daily operation of the lab, readily adapt to changing project needs, plan and execute daily activities, and use problem-solving skills
Excellent teamwork and communication skills and adherence to good laboratory conduct, documentation practices and safety guidelines are essential
Qualification
Required
MS degree in biology or a BS degree in biology with laboratory experience, 3-5 years
Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture is essential (must have)
Solid understanding of cellular biology
Fluency with general biology lab procedures and aseptic technique
Ability to interpret and document results, prepare reports, and present information to colleagues
Ability to independently conduct and interpret experiments and effectively function in a goal-oriented team environment
Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to multitask
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Adherence to good laboratory conduct, documentation practices and safety guidelines
Preferred
Experience in collaborative teamwork in a matrix environment
Working knowledge of instrumentation and automation
Experience with next-generation sequencing technologies and library preparation is a plus
Benefits
Medical benefits available at a cost
Company
Orion Group
Orion Group has developed themselves into one of the world's leading personnel service providers.
201-500 employees
Funding
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