Research Associate I - CHO Development

Temporary Assignment Through Outside Agency - Approximately 6 months

Approximately 20 Hours Per Week

Job #24-06AT

Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc. "Mapp" is a San Diego based, innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through the development of life-saving monoclonal antibody treatment options to combat a variety of neglected and tropical infectious diseases, and in support of biodefense programs.

The Early Research and Development Group (ERDG) and the Advanced Research and Development Group (ARDG) at Mapp Biopharmaceutical are responsible for the execution of high-quality Research and Development activities to ensure the achievement of a robust portfolio through CMC, Nonclinical, Regulatory, Project Management, and Clinical activities consistent with Mapp's product development objectives.

The Research Associate I - CHO Development position is a technical position within the ARDG at Mapp Biopharmaceutical. The Research Associate I - CHO Development will execute experimental studies as well as perform general laboratory duties to support Mapp Scientists in meeting their research objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• BS or BA or equivalent in a scientific related discipline
• Conceptual understanding of biological research related activities
• Excellent aseptic/sterile technique
• Experience with mammalian cell suspension and tissue cultures
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing batch and fed-batch culture studies as part of cell line development and upstream process development activities
• Experience with bench-scale bioreactor set-up and operation (mammalian culture)
• Familiarity with fully-automated instrumentation (FACS, Octet, Cell Printer, etc.) for the selection of high-producing clones used in antibody discovery and cell line development
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, ligation cloning, gel electrophoresis, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Performs mammalian cell culture studies
• Performs transfection and clone selection
• Executes basic protein analysis assays (SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Octet etc.)
• Prepares buffers and solutions to support cell culture and protein analysis assays
• Assists in bioreactor set-up, operation, and harvest activities
• Maintains laboratory, equipment, and supplies by organizing laboratory space, submitting purchase orders, tracking and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, and assisting with laboratory safety activities
• Maintains detailed experimental records
• Generates reports and documents as requested
• Presents effectively and communicates work related results to supervisor and group
• Performs general lab duties

Mapp's anticipated pay scale for this position is $28.85 per hour to $35.58 per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the candidate's level of education, and type and length of experience within the job and/or within the industry.

This position is an on-site position located in Mapp's new state-of-the-art San Diego facility.

Mapp invites you to apply by submitting your information through https://mappbio.applicantpro.com/jobs/. This job will remain open for twenty (20) days after being posted on Mapp's Job Openings website page (see link).

No Solicitors, agents or placement agencies please. Mapp utilizes E-Verify.

Mapp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.