Research Specialist - Cell Culture

PerkinElmer • Boston, MA

1d • $80,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support drug discovery with a focus on cell line maintenance, differentiation and characterization. In addition, the successful candidate will initiate and propagate cell lines, bank and sterility test of newly acquired lines and engineered lines, manage inventory and distribute flasks or cryovials. The candidate will conduct laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols and in compliance with regulatory and laboratory requirements. He or she will work closely with other scientists across functional teams, providing critical cell culture support for lead identification and lead optimization programs.

Requirements

• Excellent aseptic technique.
• Hands-on cell culture experience, including developing standard operating procedures for the growth, maintenance, and manipulation of primary cells and commonly used research cell lines kept free of contamination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in life sciences with at least 2 years of relevant bench work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cell line differentiation and characterization.
• Experience with 3D culture and organoids.
• Experience with flow cytometry and laboratory robotics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cell culture media and reagents, and perform cell banking, sterility testing, and quality control on newly acquired and engineered cell lines.
• Initiate, propagate, and maintain primary cells and commonly used research cell lines using strong aseptic technique to keep cultures free of contamination.
• Perform cell differentiation, transfection, and characterization to support lead identification and lead optimization programs.
• Develop and run cell-based assays, troubleshooting protocols and optimizing conditions as needed.
• Operate and maintain the CompacT SelecT automated cell culture system (Sartorius TAP), including routine upkeep and performance checks.
• Manage labware, equipment, and consumable inventory, coordinating ordering and maintenance so the lab stays adequately stocked and operational.
• Distribute cell flasks and frozen cell vials to scientists across functional teams, tracking inventory and keeping accurate records.
• Develop and characterize 3D cell culture models and organoids to expand the team’s in vitro capabilities.
• Conduct all laboratory procedures in compliance with established protocols and applicable regulatory and laboratory requirements.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree