Associate Scientist- #26-11935

$26.00-$27.84 per hour Thousand Oaks, CA Contract

• Duration:

  12 months contract

• Shift:

  Standard Working Hours

• Job Description:

• + Ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years of hands-on wet lab experience supporting viral vector or cell culture workflows within either industry or strong academic research environments.

Strong preference for candidates with experience in viral vector systems (AAV, lentiviral, adenoviral), mammalian cell culture, sterile/aseptic laboratory technique, and general laboratory execution skills. Experience with protein purification and AKTA systems is highly preferred but can be trained for candidates with strong foundational lab experience. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced onsite laboratory environment with minimal ramp-up time. Profiles heavily focused on computational biology, bioinformatics, theoretical research, or lacking practical wet lab experience will not be competitive. + We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Worker (CW) Associate Scientist to support research activities focused on viral vector production and characterization, including both adeno-associated virus (AAV) and lentiviral (LV) platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory-based experimental workflows involving mammalian cell culture, protein purification, molecular and cellular characterization assays, and vector-related analytical techniques. + This role requires strong hands-on laboratory skills, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and implement new experimental techniques in a fast-paced research environment. The candidate will be expected to maintain accurate and timely electronic laboratory notebook documentation and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. + Hands-on sterile laboratory technique experience + Mammalian cell culture experience + Aseptic laboratory practices + Viral vector experience strongly preferred, specifically: + AAV + Lentiviral systems + Adenoviral systems + Protein purification experience preferred + Experience operating AKTA purification systems preferred + General wet lab laboratory experience required

• Education & Experience Preferences
• + Master's degree + Bachelor's degree with relevant experience + Approximately 2-3 years of laboratory experience + Industry experience preferred, but strong academic research/internship experience will also be considered + Manager emphasized preference for candidates with prior practical laboratory work to minimize extensive onboarding/training.

• Basic Qualifications:

• + Master's degree OR + Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience OR + Associates degree and 4 years of experience OR + High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

• Must Have Skill Sets:

• + Hands-on experience with sterile mammalian cell culture and laboratory aseptic techniques. + Experience with viral vectors, including AAV and/or lentiviral systems. + Proficiency in protein purification and characterization techniques, including operation of AKTA systems. + Experience with analytical and cell-based assays such as Western blotting and Flow cytometry.
• Day to

Day Responsibilities:

• + Perform sterile mammalian cell culture and support viral vector production workflows for AAV and lentiviral systems.

+ Execute protein purification and characterization experiments using AKTA systems and related analytical methods. + Conduct molecular and cellular assays including Western blotting, Flow cytometry, and other vector characterization techniques. + Maintain accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and document experimental procedures and results in compliance with laboratory standards. + Learn and implement new laboratory techniques and contribute to optimization of experimental workflows. + Support general laboratory operations, organization, and maintenance.

• About US Tech Solutions:

• US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions.

To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . "US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran"

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