Scientist, Cell Biology (Contract) at Nexagen Search

Scientist Cell Biology Rockville MD Contract Nexagen Searchis representing a biotechnology company that is hiring for an Scientist Cell Biology to join their research team in Gaithersburg MD. This role will be a core contributor to the discovery characterization and optimization of cell-based therapies and will be involved with one or more pipeline programs.Key Responsibilities: Contribute to one or more pipeline programs by designing and executing experiments with minimal supervision.Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely generation interpretation and dissemination of program-critical data.Plan prioritize and execute experimental work to meet project timelines.Perform hands-on cellular molecular and immunological assays to support discovery-stage and IND-enabling work.Maintain detailed records and clearly communicate findings through presentations reports and discussions.Core Qualifications & Experience: Masters degree with 46 years of relevant research experience or a PhD with 02 years of industry experience.Experience with one or more of the following: CAR-T or other engineered cell-based therapies T-cell biology cytokine biology T-cell activation/signaling solid tumor immunology Hands-on experience manipulating human T cells including purification activation transduction/transfection expansion and cryopreservation.Expertise with flow cytometry including multiparameter analysis and phenotyping for memory exhaustion and activation markers.Proficiency in in vitro immune cell assays such as cytotoxicity proliferation degranulation and live-cell analysis (Incucyte).Experience with ELISA or Lumit cytokine assays luciferase-based cytotoxicity assays and pseudotyped lentivirus generation.Experience with molecular biology techniques including genomic DNA extraction qPCR for vector copy number cloning CRISPR knockout and transient transfectionAbility to work with cell lines including overexpression systems and cell cloning.Proficiency with GraphPad Prism FlowJo SnapGene and Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).Strong communication skills and ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations.Compensation: $60-70/hourRecruiter in Charge:Jeff CaskeyManaging Partner Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 60 - 70