3D Modeling, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assays, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Developmental Biology, Documentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Molecular Analysis, Molecular Biology, PC Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Support, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Stem Cells, Time Management
Duration: 12 Months contract
Job Description:
Candidate will contribute and support SkinMedica product development and skin biology science investigation by work within R&D department in the Biological Research group laboratory. Conduct testing new component function and formulations and perform cellular and/or molecular biological assessments. Requires ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments, such as performing cellular and molecular biology techniques, included but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA. Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully conduct projects under general supervision and as part of a team-based environment is crucial.
Main Area of Responsibilities:
• Responsible for cell culturing 2D monolayer cells, 3D skin model and ex vivo samples.
• Responsible for isolating mRNA and/or proteins from cell culture samples and excised skin tissues.
• Responsibility for analyzing using molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and/or ELISA
• Responsible for timely documentation of laboratory work.
• Establish experimental protocols and validating new assays under supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work assigned.
• Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements:
• Must have experience and knowledge with cellular and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.
• Must have ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the group.
• Familiar and experience with writing SOPs.
• Experience and knowledge of 2D cell culturing (preferred with skin derived cells such as keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte) as well as 3D/organoid cell culture model is preferred.
• Histological assessment experience (IF , IHC) is plus.
• Knowledge of skin biology, developmental biology, stem cell, extracellular matrix is plus.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting (No PhD candidates)
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