Discovery Support-Cell Line Development Group, Bioprocess R&D

Company:Yoh Scientific Location:Chesterfield, MO 63005 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager) Occupation: Biological/Chemical Research;New Product R&D;General/Other: R&D/Science Education Level: Bachelor's Degree We`ve been delivering the best talent to America’s leading companies for the past 7 decades – longer than any of our competitors. These customers count on our experience, time-honored processes, responsiveness and market intelligence to build their businesses. Most importantly, they look to Yoh to deliver talent with fresh ideas and empowered minds who want to fulfill their potential. People like you. Life`s short. Live your dream. Tell us where you want to work. What you want to do. And we`ll help get you there. Yoh has a contract opportunity for a Discovery Support Specialist to join our customer’s Cell Line Development Group in Chesterfield, MO.Description: • Responsible for developing stable mammalian cell lines and culture processes for recombinant monoclonal antibody production to supply early clinical trials • Responsibilities will be somewhat dependent on individual expertise and may include molecular biology, flow cytometry, culture medium optimization, and small scale bioreactor operations • Routine cell culture, maintaining lab supplies and equipment, and notebook and electronic documentation of study plans and resultsRequirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a biological discipline (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent • Experience in laboratory research and mammalian cell culture is required • A good understanding of cell biology, including the recent scientific literature, and/or a working knowledge of current molecular biology are required • Should be organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, and in a collaborative environment • The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills • Strong analytical and computer skills are also required • Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly are essential. Occasional evening and weekend work is requiredDesired Requirements: Experience with techniques and approaches to screen and select stable cell lines (eg.FACS), cell based assays, bioreactor operations, robotics, and/or transferring biologics processes to pilot plants or manufacturing environments is advantageous.Discover all that’s possible with Yoh Scientific. Apply now. Partnering with Yoh In addition to great career opportunities, consulting with Yoh comes with its perks: Competitive compensation plans Wide variety of benefit options Yoh Advantage – our consultant rewards program that offers discounts and perks at leading companies and with national brands exclusively for Yoh Yoh is one of the largest providers of talent and outsourcing services to customers in the United States. With over 374 million USD in total sales, Yoh operates from more than 75 locations and provides long- and short-term temporary and direct placement of technology and professional personnel, as well as managed staffing services, for the information technology, scientific, engineering, health care and telecommunications communities. For more information, visit yoh.com. Yoh is part of Yoh Services LLC, a Day & Zimmermann Company.