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Associate Scientist

Job Title        : GTx Cell Culture Technical Associate Scientist
Job Duration : 18 months
Job location  : Chesterfield, MO 63017

Job Description:
The contractor will work under the supervision of an upstream senior scientist to evaluate novel approaches for plasmid transfections in a mammalian cell line. This role will require knowledge in basic mammalian cell culture techniques as well as basic programming skills to support automation of high-throughput bioreactor systems. The contractor will be responsible for executing day-to-day experimentations, including handling of risk group 2 viruses, and will be expected to participate in designing experiments, data analysis and interpretation, documentation, and group presentations. The contractor will acquire understanding and working knowledge in current gene therapy process development challenges and efforts.

Skills:
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques will be ideal
• Understanding and hands on experience of DNA/Protein quantification methods - highly preferred!!

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in cell biology or engineering disciplines ( prefer 1+ yr full time work exp but entry level grads accepted also)
Years of Experience 0-2.
Experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques will be ideal. Understanding and hands on experience of DNA/Protein quantification methods will be preferred. Record keeping experience required. Must be familiar with general safety procedure and guidelines. Must be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail. Good communication skills required