Associate Scientist - (JP10459)
Company: 3 Key Consulting
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Associate Scientist - (JP10459) Location: Thousand
Oaks, CA. 91320 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Cell Line
Development Duration: 18 months (with likely extensions) Posting
Date: 06/20/22 Notes: Only qualified candidates, please. 3 Key
Consulting is hiring an Associate Scientist for a consulting
engagement with our direct client, a leading global
biopharmaceutical company. Job Description: Our client is seeking
an Associate Scientist responsible for all aspects of production
cell line development in support of advancing the pre-clinical
pipeline as part of the Drug Substance Process Development
organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design, execute and analyze mammalian cell culture experiments
including transfection, selection, single cell cloning, passaging,
screening, banking, and characterization Analyze and interpret
data, maintain laboratory notebooks, and generate written reports
Generate relevant data towards authoring of regulatory submissions,
publications, and patent applications Communicate project updates,
solve complex technical problems, participate and present
scientific data in meetings Evaluate and develop innovative
technologies to improve expression, accelerate timelines, and
improve efficiency Work closely in a team environment,
collaborating with various colleagues in process development,
discovery, as well as interact with regulatory and quality experts
in support of global regulatory filings Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology,
Biochemical Engineering or related life science discipline 2 years
industrial experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous hands-on
experience in cell culture with a focus on recombinant protein
production in CHO cells Experience with DNA cloning, vector
construction and design, advanced molecular biology techniques, and
optimizing gene expression constructs to promote desired gene
expression characteristics (high expression, stoichiometry, chain
ratio balance, etc.) Strong scientific understanding of recombinant
protein expression, cell line and gene editing technologies as well
as the ability to explore and develop new technologies and
approaches Understanding of all aspects in cell line development,
bioprocess development and manufacturing of biotherapeutics
Advanced scientific/technical reading/writing skills, advanced
analysis skills, ability to collaborate and work in team
environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude Top
Must-Have Skill Sets: Cell culture Molecular Biology Industrial
experience, is preferred BS or Master’s degree in Biological
Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering 2 years
industrial experience, if only has a BS degree (preferred) Day to
Day Responsibilities: Design, execute and analyze mammalian cell
culture experiments including transfection, selection, single cell
cloning, passaging, screening, banking, and characterization
Analyze and interpret data, maintain laboratory notebooks, and
generate written reports Generate relevant data towards authoring
of regulatory submissions, publications, and patent applications
Communicate project updates, solve complex technical problems,
participate and present scientific data in meetings Evaluate and
develop innovative technologies to improve expression, accelerate
timelines, and improve efficiency Work closely in a team
environment, collaborating with various colleagues in process
development, discovery, as well as interact with regulatory and
quality experts in support of global regulatory filings Red Flags:
No industrial experience No cell experience. No degree Can't learn
quickly Interview process: Phone screening followed by interview.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to
resumes@3keyconsulting.com . If you decide that you’re not
interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free
to take a look at the other positions on our website
www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this
opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying
for this role. Regards, 3KC Talent Acquisition Team
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