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.
Perks
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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