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Job Summary
Battelle is currently seeking a Cell Culture Biologist I. This position is located in West Jefferson, OH.
Battelle’s Biomedical Research Center is currently seeking a Cell Culture Biologist I. This position will serve as study director for maintaining mammalian cell cultures, and for performing standard and complex in-vitro assays to include, but not limited to PCR, ELISA, and cell-based assays as well as other in vitro-related activities. Applicant must be highly motivated with experience in cell culture.
Responsibilities
• Work projects may include but not limited to:
• Serves as Study director for cell culture operations
• Propagating and maintaining multiple cell lines (adherent and suspension).
• Establishing and maintaining cell banks.
• Supervise, schedule, and perform cell culture laboratory activities.
• Routine evaluation of cells lines (e.g., morphology, viability, mycoplasma, endotoxin, etc.)
• Maintaining mammalian, viral, and bacterial cell cultures; testing mammalian cell cultures for mycoplasma contamination
• Prepare and maintain cell culture lines to support cellular assays such as: plaque assay, plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT) assay, median tissue culture dose (TCID50) assay, toxin neutralization assay (TNA), reporter virus particle (RVP) neutralization assay, microneutralization assay (MNA)
• Trouble shoot cell culture issues and work closely with other Study directors utilizing cell culture
• Working with highly hazardous biological materials in Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory
• Supporting in-vivo pathogenicity/efficacy/toxicology studies
• Leading the development, validation, and/or qualification of equipment and biological assays
• Ability to write and execute study protocols, methods, SOPs, and reports
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team environment
• Willing to handle toxic materials
• Maintaining appropriate documentation
• Performs assignments by compiling and evaluating test data and planning test experiments, including: determination of test procedures, limits, and instrumentation. Analyzes test data and results to determine acceptability or application of test item/system or validity of test data.
• Interprets results, writes technical reports, and compiles/organizes data tables. Troubleshoots the testing process when expected results are not obtained. Recommends and executes paths forward to resolve analysis problems.
• Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints. Contributes to cost estimates and planning of project resources. May also support business development efforts led by others.
• Modifies existing processes or testing methods to improve quality or efficiency.
• Trains and guides technical staff in order to complete work assignments.
Key Qualifications
• Read SOPs, methods, facility guidelines, etc. used in workplace in a timely manner and adhere to these procedures. Recognize when technical operations deviate from accepted practices.
• Use proper technique to operate necessary equipment to produce high quality data. Operate computer programs and perform data manipulation in a spreadsheet environment. Set up, validate, and operate laboratory equipment and software. Ensure that all equipment used for studies is routinely maintained and/or calibrated. Perform experiments using ratios, percentages, linear regression algorithms, and other basic mathematical and scientific principles. Organize and interpret scientific data.
• Conduct Quality Control and Technical reviews of study data.
• Ensure that the proper solutions are prepared, that solutions and reagents are not beyond their expiration date, and that the proper paperwork is maintained. Be responsible for ordering reagents, supplies, and equipment. Organize, clean, and maintain the facility laboratories in accordance with GLP and ISO guidelines.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of theory behind applications and ability to troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain a good work attendance record and be punctual for all project work.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working in a BL-3 laboratory and those with knowledge or training in FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cell culture
• Prior experience as a team lead or lead trainer within a laboratory environment
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Location: West Jefferson, OH
Posted: Sept. 12, 2024, 6:33 a.m.
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