Cell Biology Scientist - Tallahassee

Cell Biology Scientist

Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee is located in northwest Florida near the Florida-Georgia line. Serving as state capital it is also home to several higher education institutions and a never-ending list of to do. From beaches to parks along with a vibrant downtown Tallahassee has something for everyone. Enjoy a lower cost of living as well as a growing job market and make Tallahassee the next place for your healthcare career.

On Time Talent Solutions is seeking a Cell Biology Scientist. The ideal candidate will need to be excited by the fast-paced environment, engaged while performing multiple roles, and possess a versatile set of technical skills.

Cell Biology Scientist Responsibilities:

• Culture cell lines for required experimental objectives.
  
• Perform cell-based assays and PCR methods to determine viral infectivity and titers.
  
• Assist in the development of methods to enhance AAV and LV production in mammalian and insect expression systems.
  
• Learn and execute viral particle characterization assays.
  
• Work in a matrix environment to conceive, design, and implement strategies to address current challenges associated with virus production and downstream characterization assays.
  
• Will maintain accurate lab notebooks and training files in accordance with relevant standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).
  
• Perform literature searches related to products under development and new idea generation.
  
• Work with customers to troubleshoot problems and understand unmet needs.
  
• Will make contributions to scientific literature and conferences and comply with all company safety regulations and procedures.
  

Cell Biology Scientist Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Cell Biology, Virology or relevant scientific discipline.
  
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience with mammalian or insect cell culture and aseptic techniques
  
• Current laboratory techniques including transient transfection, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, ELISA, and other relevant assays.
  
• Knowledge of transient mammalian (plasmid) and insect (baculovirus) systems for protein expression and virus production a plus.
  
• Experience with flow cytometry a plus.
  
• Experience with AAV purification and downstream characterization assays a plus.
  
• Demonstrated track record of completing tasks within established timelines.
  
• Solid technical writing skills.
  
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
  
• Excellent organizational skills.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.