Co-op Scientist, Cell Line Development
Alexion

Job Info

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This is what you will do:

The Cell Line Development Co-op Scientist is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell line development and cell culture processes for Alexion's therapeutic protein candidates. The Co-op Scientist will develop and implement processes to enhance molecular biology, stable cell line generation, and clone selection.

You will be responsible for:

• Employ molecular techniques and bioinformatics to construct and analyze plasmids
• Being trained on relevant equipment and systems being utilized for the project
• Design and execute experimental studies to evaluate innovative technologies to improve efficiency of cell line generation process
• Document study results in notebooks, and technical reports
• Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance
• Communicate scientific findings to colleagues within the group through informal presentations

You will need to have:

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university
• 0-2 years' experience working in relevant laboratory setting.
• Understanding the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering
• Strong learning agility to learn new techniques
• The duties of this role are conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience with experiment design, cell culture, molecular biology and bioinformatics
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong people skills
• Collaborative and effective communication skills
• Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Date Posted
23-Sep-2024

Closing Date
06-Oct-2024Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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