Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
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Cell Line Development Group: The CLD team utilizes state-of-the-art approaches and equipment to generate and characterize production cell lines for Biologics manufacturing.
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Team collaborates closely with other teams, such as Analytical Development, the Genomics Research Center, and Cell Culture Development.
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Execute experiments in cell line development and characterization with supervision.
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Extensive cell culture work - both directly and through coordination with the automation sub-team.
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Perform data acquisition and analysis in a timely manner.
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Assist in experimental designs, data interpretation and troubleshooting.
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Document work appropriately in lab notebooks, reports and presentations.
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Assist with lab operations and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications:
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Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biosciences or related field
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Extensive experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
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Microsoft software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, initiative, and integrity
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Excellent interpersonal and both written & oral communication in English
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Preferred Requirements (Optional):
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Experience with Flow Cytometry (e.g., analysis, compensation, sorting)
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Experience with Molecular Biology (such as plasmid design, recombinant DNA, vector construction, PCR, NGS)
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Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook system (ELN)
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Strong Attention to Detail; Proactive; Fast learner
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.