Associate Scientist - Cell Line Development

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for generation of stable CHO cell lines, cell banks, and expression assessments as well as the possible scale up of CHO pools in disposable 5-50L bioreactors.

Provide logistical support to the lab such as ordering supplies, managing instruments, and other general lab bench activities.

Maintain, thaw, and prepare host cell line cultures for all group activities.

Independently planning and executing stable cell line generation for both plate-based and at-scale transfections.

Receive, track, and disseminate DNA plasmid library serving as liaison between plasmid generation and cell line generation groups.

Present formal data packages to portfolio project teams and collaboration teams

PREQUIREMENTS :

BS with 1-2 years of experience in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Occasionally lifting such as consumable boxes and 20L (~50lbs)media bags and would need to be able to be independent.

Nice to have : gel electrophoresis, Flow Cytometry

Must have : Sterile Technique, Mammalian Cell Culture skills

Communication skills - Written and Verbal

Organizational skills

Benefits :

Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.