About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Biologist with specialized expertise in Cell Culture to join their research and development team in Queenstown . This role is essential for maintaining and expanding our diverse range of mammalian and microbial cell lines, ensuring their health, viability, and suitability for various experimental protocols. You will play a key role in optimizing cell culture conditions, troubleshooting contamination issues, and implementing advanced cell-based assays. The ideal candidate possesses extensive hands‑on experience, a meticulous approach to aseptic techniques, and a commitment to generating reliable and reproducible data that drives our scientific projects forward within a collaborative laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform routine and specialized mammalian and microbial cell culture, including primary cell isolation and expansion.
- Develop and optimize cell culture media and protocols for specific cell lines and experimental requirements.
- Maintain rigorous aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure cell line integrity.
- Perform cell-based assays, such as viability, proliferation, and functional assays, accurately and efficiently.
- Cryopreserve and manage cell line banks,



ensuring proper storage and recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot cell culture‑related issues, including contamination, low viability, and unexpected growth patterns.

Requirements

- Master's or Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working extensively with various cell culture systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, and media formulation.
- Experience with a variety of cell‑based assays and data analysis.
- Knowledge of cell line authentication and characterization methods.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

- Market-competitive salary and potential for annual performance‑based increases.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
- Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in cell biology techniques.
- A supportive and collaborative research environment committed to scientific advancement.

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📌 Senior Biologist - Cell Culture Specialist (Newlands)
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📍 Newlands