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Research Biologist

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Actalent

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Madison

AI generated summary

  • You need a B.S. in Biology or related field, 1-5 years of tissue/cell culture experience, and LC-MS experience is a plus.
  • You will perform wet chemistry techniques, maintain cell lines, handle biological samples, operate Mass Spec, and analyze data to identify trends from assays and extractions.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related Life Science degree
  • 1-5 yrs of Tissue culture/cell culture experience
  • LC-MS (plus)

Responsibilities

  • Join our In Vitro Cell Culture team and contribute to cutting-edge research in a busy lab environment. This role involves working with biological samples such as plasma, blood, urine, and feces from both animal and human sources. You will perform basic wet chemistry techniques including pipetting, cell counting, and centrifuging, and maintain and grow cell lines for assays. The focus is on cell culture and handling studies from start to finish, including seeding cells onto assay plates, harvesting plates, and running extractions. You will operate Mass Spec and perform extractions, ultimately processing and analyzing the collected data to identify trends.

FAQs

What is the location of the Research Biologist position?

This is a fully on-site position located in Madison, Wisconsin.

What qualifications are required for the Research Biologist role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related Life Science degree is required, along with 1-5 years of tissue culture/cell culture experience.

Is experience with LC-MS necessary for this position?

Experience with LC-MS is a plus but not a strict requirement for the role.

What types of biological samples will I be working with?

You will work with biological samples such as plasma, blood, urine, and feces from both animal and human sources.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Research Biologist?

Key responsibilities include performing wet chemistry techniques, maintaining and growing cell lines, seeding and harvesting cells, running extractions, and analyzing data collected from various assays.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be part of the In Vitro Cell Culture team, working closely with the in-life team in a busy lab environment.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a busy lab environment where the Metabolism-In-vitro team forecasts work 6-8 weeks ahead and is looking to potentially hire a contingent workforce during peak periods.

How does Actalent approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Actalent embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture by hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, building a culture of care and recognition, and ensuring growth opportunities for all employees.

Is this position eligible for benefits?

Yes, as an employee of Actalent, you will be eligible for various benefits, which may include health insurance and other perks.

What should I do if I need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process?

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for assistance with the application and interview processes.

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