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 cooperative laboratory setting.
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Key Responsibilities
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Perform routine and specialized mammalian and microbial cell culture, including primary cell isolation and expansion.
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Develop and optimize cell culture media and protocols for specific cell lines and experimental requirements.
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Maintain rigorous aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure cell line integrity.
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Perform cell-based assays, such as viability, proliferation, and functional assays, accurately and efficiently.
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Cryopreserve and manage cell line banks, ensuring proper storage and recovery procedures.
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Troubleshoot cell culture‐related issues, including contamination, low viability, and unexpected growth patterns.
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Requirements
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Master's or Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science discipline.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience working extensively with various cell culture systems.
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Demonstrated expertise in aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, and media formulation.
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Experience with a variety of cell‐based assays and data analysis.
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Knowledge of cell line authentication and characterization methods.
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Strong problem‐solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Benefits
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Competitive salary and potential for annual performance‐based increases.
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
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Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
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Opportunities for advanced training and professional development in cell biology techniques.
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A supportive and cooperative research setting committed to scientific advancement.
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