Cell Culture Associate Scientist
GenScript ProBio•Piscataway, NJ
About The Position
GenScript is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Cell Culture Associate Scientist to join its US Protein Department. The role focuses on cultivating and maintaining suspension cell lines to support the production of high-quality biologics. The ideal candidate has a foundation in cell biology or biotechnology and hands-on laboratory or production experience. The estimated salary range is $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in cell biology, biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
- Strong hands-on laboratory skills, including the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Responsible, reliable, and proactive in meeting deadlines and delivering projects.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in cell culture or laboratory operations.
- Prior experience in a CRO or CDMO environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory data documentation systems and good data integrity practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform suspension cell culture operations according to established protocols, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cell culture processes, promptly report production-related issues, and help resolve them.
- Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, procedures, and results, and prepare reports as needed.
- Submit weekly summaries of completed work to support team planning and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with team members to review and update production records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by the department supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one
- Paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal assistance
- Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
- Commuter benefits
- Well-being initiatives
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
