Scientist - Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ) : Job Details

Title: Bench Scientist

Job location: Andover, MA

Job duration: 18+ months

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST.

Job Description:

• Responsible for assisting in generation of stable CHO cell lines, cell banks, and expression assessments as well as the scale up of CHO pools in disposable 5-50L bioreactors.
• Provide logistical support to the lab such as ordering supplies, managing instruments, and other general lab bench activities.
• Maintain daily upkeep of lab instruments including checking reagents, performing calibrations, and reporting issues.
• Daily checks through the lab to ensure consumables are stocked and prepared for use in experiments.
• Upkeep of different storage libraries being able to track transfer of materials in and out of storage.
• Aid in the generation of stable CHO cell lines, cell banks, expression assessments and scaleup in disposable 5-100L bioreactors.
• Depth filtration of conditioned media.
• Work with senior members of the group to design and execute experiments.
• Capture data in electronic notebook and routinely provide updates to project teams.
• Provide updates at meetings on status of lab and data gathered through experiments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS with 0-2 years of experience in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience can be educational, internship, and previous work experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Mammalian cell culture.
• Sterile technique
• Strong communication skills, written, oral and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Occasionally lifting such as consumable boxes and 20L (~50lbs)media bags and would need to be able to be independent.