Collabera · 9 hours ago
Associate Scientist - Cancer Biology
Lake County, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$27/hr - $33/hr
3+ years expCollabera is a company in the pharmaceutical industry, seeking an Associate Scientist to support oncology discovery research. The role involves hands-on mammalian cell culture work, contributing to drug discovery programs, and requires strong laboratory skills and adaptability.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Deepak Arya
Responsibilities
Maintain, propagate, and expand multiple mammalian cell lines to support oncology research programs
Perform routine cell culture activities including passaging, monitoring growth rates, and maintaining cell health
Execute cryopreservation, storage, and inventory management of engineered cell line stocks
Evaluate engineered cell line characteristics and document experimental observations accurately
Support daily laboratory operations while adhering to safety, quality, and documentation standards
Collaborate with cross functional research team members to meet project timelines and objectives
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in Biology or Bachelors degree in Biology with 3 to 5 years of laboratory experience
Extensive hands on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
Strong understanding of cellular biology principles
Proficiency in aseptic technique and standard biology laboratory procedures
Ability to independently conduct experiments and document results clearly
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast paced lab environment
Preferred
Experience working in a collaborative matrix based research environment
Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and automation platforms
Exposure to next generation sequencing technologies and library preparation workflows
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time
Paid sick and safe time
Hours of paid vacation time
Weeks of paid parental leave
Paid holidays annually - AS Applicable
Company
Collabera
Collabera is an end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider helping clients align their business and IT strategies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30M2006-05-04Series Unknown· $30M
Leadership Team
Lalit Sharma
CFO
Michael H. Abraham
Chief Financial Officer
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