Collabera · 8 hours ago
Biologist - Lentivirus and Cell Culture
Lake County, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expCollabera is seeking a hands-on Biologist III to support oncology discovery research in a highly execution-focused laboratory environment. The successful candidate will perform extensive lab work and independently execute experiments related to mammalian cell culture and lentiviral workflows.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Deepak Arya
Responsibilities
Perform extensive mammalian cell culture and tissue culture work
Engineer, generate, characterize, and maintain stable mammalian cell line models
Conduct lentiviral workflows, including:Lentivirus production, Infection / spinfection, Generation of stable cell lines
Apply molecular biology techniques, including:
Genomic DNA (gDNA) extraction
Designing and setting up PCR reactions
Execute routine and complex in vitro experiments with high reproducibility and data quality
Accurately document experimental methods, observations, and results
Perform experimental troubleshooting with guidance from senior scientists
Follow, adapt, and execute laboratory protocols to support early-stage drug discovery
Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and procedural standards
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team to support project goals
Qualification
Required
MS in Biology or related field, OR BS in Biology with 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture
Demonstrated experience generating and maintaining stable cell lines
Hands-on experience with lentivirus production and transduction
Practical experience with: PCR setup and experimental design, Genomic DNA extraction
Solid foundation in cellular and molecular biology
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while taking direction from scientific leadership
Comfortable in a highly execution-focused bench role
Preferred
Background in oncology or cancer biology (preferred, not required)
Experience with AAV (Adeno-Associated Virus) workflows
Exposure to NGS or library preparation
Experience troubleshooting experiments in a research environment
Familiarity working in matrixed or cross-functional teams
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time
Paid sick and safe time
Hours of paid vacation time
Weeks of paid parental leave
Paid holidays annually - AS Applicable
Company
Collabera
Collabera is an end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider helping clients align their business and IT strategies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30M2006-05-04Series Unknown· $30M
Leadership Team
Lalit Sharma
CFO
Michael H. Abraham
Chief Financial Officer
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