Cell Culture Research Associate
- Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2026
- Philadelphia
- On-site
- Hourly salary: $42 - $42
Responsibilities:
- Culturing mammalian cells in shake flask and benchtop bioreactors.
- Support lab operational activities for rAAV cell culture studies in stirred tank bioreactors including AMBR15 and/or AMBR250 bioreactors.
- Execution of molecular biology experiments including SDS-PAGE/western blotting, plasmid cloning etc.
- Execute experimental designs; collect and format data for analyses in support of technical platform development objectives.
- Compile data analysis summaries and present to appropriate project teams
- Contribute to the authoring of lab procedures, data analysis summaries, and support data verification and other relevant process documentation.
- Maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook following ALCOA+ principles.
- Ensuring work conforms to applicable quality and safety standards.
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Other duties as assigned including but not limited to contributing to lab organization and cleanliness, consumables stocking, and routine equipment maintenance.
Skills & Requirements
Required Skills:
- B.S. in chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or biology/molecular biology or related area with 0 – 4 years of relevant scientific or technical experience in the life sciences industry or equivalent.
- Organizational, record keeping, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with viral vector production is preferred, but not essential.
- Experience with aseptic suspension cell culture methods, including sterile media and solution preparation is preferred.
- Comfortable working with instrumentation and technologies in support of cell culture process monitoring. Digital data proficiency a plus.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques (eg:SDS-PAGE/western blotting, plasmid cloning, gene expression assays, etc) is preferred.
About the company
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com.
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
Priya Ramesh | Contact Person
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