Cell Line Development Scientist

Job overview

The Cell Line Development Scientist is an onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD, supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. Compensation is $100,000–$110,000 per year. The work supports research on vaccine and therapeutic protein candidates. The scientist develops stable cell lines and supports related research experiments, process development, and analytical work. The role contributes experimental results, methods, and documentation to research projects and coordinates with project leads and laboratory colleagues.

What you'll do

• Develop stable cell lines for vaccine and therapeutic protein candidates
• execute transfection, pool generation, single-cell cloning, clone expansion, fed-batch analysis, and stability studies
• prepare plasmid DNA using molecular cloning techniques
• perform small-scale process development
• maintain and support laboratory equipment
• write and review standard operating procedures and technical reports
• analyze and communicate research data
• maintain laboratory records and data backups
• coordinate projects with project leads and the Federal Task Leader
• train and mentor staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cell line development scientist

axle

gaithersburg md

onsite

cell line development

mammalian cell culture

transfection

single-cell cloning

fed-batch analysis

vaccine research

$100k–$110k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employee medical, dental and vision coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• educational benefits
• employee referral bonus
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

A Master of Science degree is required. Benefits include 100% employee medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) match up to 5%, educational benefits, employee referral bonus, and flexible spending accounts.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.