Scientist III, Cell Biology

Job Title: Scientist III, Cell Biology

Day/Hours of Shift: 8-5

Duration of Assignment: 12 mo

Location: Eugene, OR - ONSITE

How will you make an impact?

As part of the cell biology R&D team, you will be at the forefront of protein and cell analysis, developing fluorescent reagents and assays for flow cytometry and microscopy applications. In this role, the Scientist III will work independently and as part of a team of scientist on new product development projects and novel applications for existing reagents portfolio. The Scientist III will apply their technical skills to plan, execute, and troubleshoot cell-based laboratory experiments within set timelines, and contribute to other lab activities as required.

What will you do?

• Develop quantitative cell-based assays using fluorescence microscopy
• Design and conduct experiments with guidance, analyzes data, and present to team members and internal stakeholders.
• Solve problems of moderate scope using technical knowledge and design controls
• Generate data to support the use of existing and new products in different biological applications.
• Contribute scientific content and graphical data to marketing content
• Adhere to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards
• How will you get there?

Required:

• Practical laboratory experience in maintaining and preparing mammalian cell culture
• Experience in cell staining and treatment
• Experience in cell viability and metabolism assays - possibly
• Hand on experience with fluorescence microscopy instruments (widefield, confocal, etc.)
• Experience with image processing techniques and common software (ImageJ)

Skills and Abilities

• Practical laboratory experience in maintaining and preparing mammalian cell culture
• Experience in cell staining and treatment
• Experience in cell viability and metabolism assays
• Hand on experience with fluorescence microscopy instruments (widefield, confocal, etc.)
• Experience with high content imaging platforms
• Experience with image processing techniques and common software (ImageJ)
• Demonstrated experimental accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work towards goals and results
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute and troubleshoot experiments under moderate supervision
• Experience with 3D cell models desirable.

Experience:

• Have experience with cell culture and fluorescence imaging
• Knowledge and experience working with laboratory instrumentation and software
• Experience with immunohistochemistry desirable
• Experience in assay development desirable

Education

· MS/PhD degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Industry experience preferred