Cell Culture Associate

Eurofins•San Diego, CA

5h•$52,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The Cell Culture Associate will learn and operate complex integrated liquid-handling platforms for antibody purification, automated expression, protein quantification, and buffer exchange workflows. This role involves preparing, qualifying, and validating reagents, documenting run information, and troubleshooting biological, technical, or process-related issues. The associate will maintain mammalian cell lines through routine culture activities, support high-throughput mammalian cell-based protein expression, and manage laboratory inventories. The position also includes contributing to workflow optimization, assisting with automated tissue-culture systems, collaborating with various scientific teams, and maintaining accurate experimental records in compliance with good documentation practices and safety procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related biological sciences field.
0-2 years of relevant academic, internship, or industry laboratory experience.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
Exceptional attention to detail and the flexibility to adjust priorities in a dynamic research environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, systems, protocols, and scientific workflows quickly.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Strong written and verbal communication, work-planning, organizational, data-analysis, and record-keeping skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of protein expression, protein purification, transfection, or buffer-exchange techniques.
Experience with common laboratory automation equipment, such as Biomek liquid handlers, reagent dispensers, or integrated automation systems.
Experience operating automated tissue-culture platforms.
Experience with flow cytometry.
Familiarity with antibody discovery, protein engineering, or early-stage drug discovery workflows.
Master's degree in a relevant biological sciences field.

Responsibilities

Learn and operate complex integrated liquid-handling platforms that support small-scale 24-well and 96-well antibody purification, automated expression, protein quantification, and buffer exchange workflows.
Prepare, qualify, and validate reagents; accurately document run information; and troubleshoot biological, technical, or process-related issues.
Maintain mammalian cell lines through routine culture activities, including culture expansion, cell harvesting, cryopreservation, and aseptic handling.
Support high-throughput mammalian cell-based protein expression and related sample-processing activities.
Maintain laboratory reagent and consumable inventories and coordinate ordering as needed.
Contribute to workflow optimization and continuous-improvement efforts in collaboration with scientific colleagues, automation partners, and equipment vendors.
Assist with the operation and routine care of automated tissue-culture systems, as assigned.
Collaborate closely with colleagues in antibody discovery, protein engineering, protein purification, and related scientific functions.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely experimental records in accordance with applicable procedures and good documentation practices.
Follow established safety requirements, laboratory procedures, and standard operating procedures.