Scientist (Mammalian cell culture/Flow cytometry/Cell-based assays/CRISPR)

Scientist (Mammalian cell culture/Flow cytometry/Cell-based assays/CRISPR) Worcester, MA Job Details Contract $47 - $49 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Advanced cell culture techniques Record keeping Molecular Biology Inventory management Master's degree in molecular biology Biotechnology CRISPR-Cas9 Mid-level Assay development Cell Biology 3 years Molecular biology techniques Master's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in molecular biology Bachelor's degree in biotechnology Research & development Communication skills Molecular biology Master's degree in biotechnology

Full Job Description Job Title:

Scientist (Cell Line Engineering)

Location:

Worcester, MA (Onsite)

Job Type:

Contract (12 months)

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, standard business hours Job Summary This role will support cell line development and reagent generation activities for therapeutic research programs. The position involves hands-on laboratory work in cell culture, gene editing, and assay development. Key Responsibilities Perform mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of primary and immortalized cell lines Generate and maintain engineered cell lines (knockout, knock-in, and overexpression) Conduct cell-based assays to support research and development activities Perform flow cytometry (FACS) analysis, sorting, and cell cloning Support technology development for cell line engineering and genome editing Assist with expansion, banking, and inventory management of cell lines Maintain accurate records and support digital sample tracking initiatives Coordinate cell line inventory across multiple sites Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture Experience with cell line engineering and gene editing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9 Familiarity with flow cytometry and cell-based assays Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications Experience in biologics or antibody discovery Knowledge of vector design and genome engineering techniques Prior experience in industry settings

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$47.00 - $49.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Mammalian cell culture: 3 years (Preferred)

Cell Line Development:

3 years (Preferred) Flow cytometry: 3 years (Preferred) Cell based assays: 3 years (Preferred) Gene editing by CRISPR/Cas9: 3 years (Preferred) biologics or antibody discovery: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Worcester, MA 01601 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person