Cell Culture Scientist

Step into a crucial role supporting cutting-edge Discovery Biology and Pharmacology research in a vibrant lab setting as a Cell Culture Scientist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to become an expert in mammalian cell culture scale-up and maintenance, directly impacting the supply of essential cell reagents for high-throughput screening and pharmacology labs. You'll work with multiple cell lines (adherent and suspension), hone your aseptic technique, and contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science and at least one year of aseptic mammalian cell culture experience, you'll thrive in this team-oriented environment. This is a chance to apply your strong technical skills, meticulous record-keeping abilities, and passion for science in a role vital to drug discovery. location: Groton, Connecticut job type: Contract salary: $33 - 35 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: - Demonstrate basic laboratory skills to propagate and maintain various continuous and primary cell lines including preparation of medium and mycoplasma testing to ensure cell line sterility. - Scale-up and provisioning of fresh and cryo-preserved cell reagents - Comply with all safety training and good laboratory practices. - Maintain up-to-date electronic laboratory notebooks and records in accordance with company policy and ensure proper archiving of banked cell lines. - Communicate verbally and through writing to end users on timelines, status, and deliverables ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS - Interaction with lab scientists in pharmacology and high-throughput screening labs within Discovery Biology and Pharmacology. qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor of Science with at least 1 year of experience with aseptic mammalian cell culture in a laboratory setting TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS - Highly proficient in aseptic mammalian cell culture technique PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Sitting, standing, light lifting on a daily basis within a lab setting, bending, and walking. Ability to perform practical laboratory bench work and lifting of multi-layer cell culture flasks. Ability to work on a computer (while standing or sitting). Ability to perform mathematical calculations and interpret data. #LI-HK1 skills: Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Cell Cultures Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact .... Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. job detailssummary$33 - $35 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupationsreference51150job details

job summary: Step into a crucial role supporting cutting-edge Discovery Biology and Pharmacology research in a vibrant lab setting as a Cell Culture Scientist. This position offers an exciting opportunity to become an expert in mammalian cell culture scale-up and maintenance, directly impacting the supply of essential cell reagents for high-throughput screening and pharmacology labs. You'll work with multiple cell lines (adherent and suspension), hone your aseptic technique, and contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Science and at least one year of aseptic mammalian cell culture experience, you'll thrive in this team-oriented environment. This is a chance to apply your strong technical skills, meticulous record-keeping abilities, and passion for science in a role vital to drug discovery. location: Groton, Connecticut job type: Contract salary: $33 - 35 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: - Demonstrate basic laboratory skills to propagate and maintain various continuous and primary cell lines including preparation of medium and mycoplasma testing to ensure cell line sterility. - Scale-up and provisioning of fresh and cryo-preserved cell reagents - Comply with all safety training and good laboratory practices. - Maintain up-to-date electronic laboratory notebooks and records in accordance with company policy and ensure proper archiving of banked cell lines. - Communicate verbally and through writing to end users on timelines, status, and deliverables ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS - Interaction with lab scientists in pharmacology and high-throughput screening labs within Discovery Biology and Pharmacology. qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor of Science with at least 1 year of experience with aseptic mammalian cell culture in a laboratory setting TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS - Highly proficient in aseptic mammalian cell culture technique PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Sitting, standing, light lifting on a daily basis within a lab setting, bending, and walking. Ability to perform practical laboratory bench work and lifting of multi-layer cell culture flasks. Ability to work on a computer (while standing or sitting). Ability to perform mathematical calculations and interpret data. #LI-HK1 skills: Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Cell Cultures Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact .... Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.