Associate Scientist, Cell Culture
Element Biosciences · Headquarters
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Role summary
Element Biosciences seeks an Associate Scientist to support cell culture operations in a BSL2 laboratory. The role involves maintaining mammalian cell lines, executing culture workflows, and preparing cells for downstream applications in a research and development setting.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
- 2+ years hands-on mammalian cell culture experience in academic or industry research
- BSL2 laboratory experience required
- Ability to troubleshoot experimental issues independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What you'll be doing
- Perform and optimize mammalian cell culture workflows including passaging, cryopreservation, and harvesting
- Design and execute experiments to prepare cells for downstream assays and troubleshoot protocol deviations
- Monitor cell growth and viability using microscopy; interpret results and report anomalies
- Maintain rigorous laboratory records and summarize experimental data for team communication
- Collaborate with R&D scientists to align culture outputs with project requirements and timelines
Compensation$79,000 - $96,000 base
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