Associate Scientist (Mammalian cell culture)

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Science is seeking an Associate Scientist for a growing company located in State College, PA.

 
Salary: $50,000-60,000/year 
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

 
Job responsibilities include:

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, passaging, and preparation for downstream applications.
• Execute laboratory protocols with precision, consistency, and adherence to sterile technique and quality standards.
• Accurately document procedures, observations, and results in accordance with lab and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, including careful reagent handling, labeling, timing, and procedural accuracy.
• Identify deviations, inconsistencies, or opportunities for improvement and proactively communicate observations to supervisors.
• Adapt to evolving protocols or experimental needs while maintaining compliance and data integrity.
• Support general lab operations, including inventory awareness, equipment upkeep, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in cell biology or a related scientific field.
• 1+ years of relevant laboratory experience. Experience with mammalian cell culture under aseptic technique REQUIRED.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to follow protocols exactly while recognizing when results, conditions, or observations warrant escalation or discussion.

Interested? Please apply for immediate consideration!

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