Senior Researcher

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and differentiation of ovarian somatic cell cultures

• Maintain cultures, including routine media changes and monitoring cell health

• Prepare and organize media and small molecule aliquots for the team

• Collect samples for downstream analysis and routine quality control assessment, such as immunofluorescence or next-generation sequencing, document metadata from collected cells and submit samples for processing

• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of key equipment, including biological safety cabinets (BSCs), incubators, and vacuum traps

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all cell culture tasks and experimental procedures

• Support general lab operations and contribute to a collaborative and efficient working environment

• Document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner • Depending on the level of experience and independence, execute co-created experimental designs and routine data analysis

Skillset

• Mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique

• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture is required; experience with stem cells is preferred

• Experience in cell characterization techniques (e.g., flow cytometry) and functional assays (e.g., cell proliferation, ELISAs) is highly desirable

• Self-motivated, and highly organized with excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with peers in a results-oriented, fast-paced research environment

• Experience with three-dimensional culture systems is a plus.

Experience level

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience, or PhD in cell biology or related discipline.