Job Description

Job Knowledge & Scope:
● RMG, in the Cell Culture and Bioprocess Operations department, is responsible for providing support to pre-Early Stage Research to Early Development projects with high-throughput protein production from mammalian transient cultures.

 

Key Responsibilities:
● Perform transient transfections in CHO and HEK293 cells in scales 1mL to 25L to support
pipeline productions adhering to established protocols
● Maintain seed train cell cultures in bioreactors and shake flasks
● Operate liquid handlers - Tecan and Hamilton for automated processes
● Operate wave bag reactors for productions and cell maintenance
● Maintain and troubleshoot key cell culture instruments such as Vi-Cell, Nova Flex2, Nova Flex, Cedex and bioreactors
● Participate in troubleshooting production or platform processes
● Participate in lab management and data management.
● Contribute to improving existing cell culture platforms and developing new platforms to
deliver diverse protein and cellular reagents to enable a large number of research programs.

The candidate must be highly self-motivated, organized, detail oriented and responsive to feedback. The candidate is expected to precisely follow written procedures, practice sterile technique, demonstrate accurate documentation skills, and report deviations in a timely manner. They should be able to work independently within guidelines and policies, with minimal guidance.

Qualifications Required:
● PhD (with 0-2yrs relevant experience) in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields
● Suspension adapted mammalian cell culture (CHO and/or HEK293)
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have strong collaborative skills.

Preferred:
● State-of-the-art transient and stable protein expression experience
● Relevant bioreactor experience
● Hands-on experience with automation and liquid handlers like Tecan Freedom Evo and
Hamilton Microlab Star
● Knowledge of cell biology, cell engineering, molecular biology, recombinant protein
purification and protein characterization is preferred

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $48.00/hour-$62.11/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

Magnit has an ongoing commitment to the diversity and inclusion of all team members. We believe that embracing diversity leads to innovation and helps address the needs of the business. We welcome individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to join our team. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates these unique perspectives, allowing you to contribute to your full potential. Finally, but most importantly, we expect all team members to be treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please email us at Roche.Accommodations@magnitglobal.com

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours,

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