Job Title:   Associate Scientist - (JP10459)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type:  Contract
Business Unit: Cell Line Development
Duration: 18+ months (with likely extensions)
Posting Date:  06/20/22
Notes:  Only qualified candidates, please.

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Scientist for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Associate Scientist responsible for all aspects of production cell line development in support of advancing the pre-clinical pipeline as part of the Drug Substance Process Development organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, execute and analyze mammalian cell culture experiments including transfection, selection, single cell cloning, passaging, screening, banking, and characterization
• Analyze and interpret data, maintain laboratory notebooks, and generate written reports
• Generate relevant data towards authoring of regulatory submissions, publications, and patent applications
• Communicate project updates, solve complex technical problems, participate and present scientific data in meetings
• Evaluate and develop innovative technologies to improve expression, accelerate timelines, and improve efficiency
• Work closely in a team environment, collaborating with various colleagues in process development, discovery, as well as interact with regulatory and quality experts in support of global regulatory filings

Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related life science discipline + 2 years industrial experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous hands-on experience in cell culture with a focus on recombinant protein production in CHO cells
• Experience with DNA cloning, vector construction and design, advanced molecular biology techniques, and optimizing gene expression constructs to promote desired gene expression characteristics (high expression, stoichiometry, chain ratio balance, etc.)
• Strong scientific understanding of recombinant protein expression, cell line and gene editing technologies as well as the ability to explore and develop new technologies and approaches
• Understanding of all aspects in cell line development, bioprocess development and manufacturing of biotherapeutics
• Advanced scientific/technical reading/writing skills, advanced analysis skills, ability to collaborate and work in team environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Top Must-Have Skill Sets:

• Cell culture
• Molecular Biology
• Industrial experience, is preferred
• BS or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering
• 2+ years industrial experience, if only has a BS degree (preferred)

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Design, execute and analyze mammalian cell culture experiments including transfection, selection, single cell cloning, passaging, screening, banking, and characterization
• Analyze and interpret data, maintain laboratory notebooks, and generate written reports
• Generate relevant data towards authoring of regulatory submissions, publications, and patent applications
• Communicate project updates, solve complex technical problems, participate and present scientific data in meetings
• Evaluate and develop innovative technologies to improve expression, accelerate timelines, and improve efficiency
• Work closely in a team environment, collaborating with various colleagues in process development, discovery, as well as interact with regulatory and quality experts in support of global regulatory filings

Red Flags:

• No industrial experience
• No cell experience.
• No degree
• Can't learn quickly

Interview process:
Phone screening followed by interview.


We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.