Research Associate, Tissue Culture Core (Upstream PD)

Vesigen Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics enabled by engineering naturally existing vesicles for delivery. Vesigen’s patented technology, ARMMs (ARRDC1 Mediated Microvesicles), can precisely deliver a wide range of payloads, including gene editing complexes, proteins, and RNAs in vivo. Our team of seasoned drug hunters is committed to leveraging the novel ARMMs technology to develop transformative medicines and address unmet medical needs.

Vesigen is seeking a creative and highly motivated Research Associate to join our team and help advance the development of the company’s exciting ARMMs technology. The candidate will be an integral member of the R&D team, with opportunities to learn and contribute and develop numerous preclinical programs across several therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities:

• Culture, expand, and bank suspension and adherent cell lines in coordination with cell line development, downstream processing teams, and other team members, as required.
• Harvest and process conditioned media to enable purification by the downstream processing team.
• Perform and analyze cell and plate-based assays.
• Perform small and large-scale mRNA/plasmid transfections using standard chemical transfection methods or by electroporation.
• Stock, prepare, and/or develop cell media to support tissue culture in coordination with team leader and other colleagues.
• Maintain excellent records of experiments, production logs, inventory, and other relevant information.
• Collect, document observations and results, provide updates, and present scientific findings to the R&D team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in biology or related discipline plus 1-3 years of hands-on experience in an academic or biotech research setting
• Strong core competencies in cell biology or other related disciplines
• Experience/knowledge with cell culture platform to produce extracellular vesicles/exosomes or AAV preferred
• Hands-on experience with the development of cell culture protocols for adherent and suspension cells and with different platforms such as shaker flasks, spinner flasks, bioreactors, etc.
• Well organized with attention to detail, and ability to document experimental observations and results in a timely manner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to multitask with an evolving workload.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Motivated, self-starter with enthusiasm to learn.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Vesigen Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.