Required Education:Bachelors Preferred Education:Master’s degreeRequired Skills:2–4+ years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in academic or industry settingsStrong hands-on bench execution skillsHigh level of organization and reproducibilityAbility to independently execute experiments with appropriate controlsCollaborative mindset and willingness to support team prioritiesPreferred Skills:Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification workflowsHands-on experience with AKTA systems and chromatography methodsFamiliarity with protein characterization techniques (SDS-PAGE, HPLC, BLI/Octet, etc.)Experience with mammalian cell culture and transfectionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation and documentationAbility to follow protocols, troubleshoot at the experiment level, and work effectively in a fast-paced lab environmentSummary:We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support our Protein Sciences team. This individual will contribute as a hands-on laboratory scientist, executing protein production, purification, and analytical workflows that support multiple CAR-T and cell therapy programs.This is a 100% bench-focused, individual contributor role. The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across Protein Science and Research to generate high-quality data and reagents, while contributing to efficient laboratory operations and experimental execution.Responsibilities:Protein Production & PurificationExecute recombinant protein expression and purification workflows across multiple expression systems (e.g., mammalian cell culture, transient transfections)Perform protein purification using AKTA chromatography systems (affinity, SEC, ion exchange)Maintain cell cultures and support transfection workflowsAnalytical CharacterizationPerform biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins and antibodies, including:SDS-PAGE and Western blotUPLC/HPLC-based purity assessmentBinding assays (e.g., Octet/BLI)Document and summarize experimental data clearly to support team decision-makingProtein Modification & Assay SupportPerform antibody and protein conjugation workflows with appropriate analytical follow-upPrepare reagents and materials to support downstream functional assays (e.g., flow cytometry or cell-based assays in collaboration with Cell Biology partners)Lab Operations & ExecutionMaintain organized lab practices, including reagents, consumables, and shared equipmentEnsure accurate experimental documentation in electronic lab notebooks and LIMSFollow established SOPs and contribute to maintaining reproducibility and data quality standardsCollaborationWork closely with cross-functional partners to execute experiments aligned with defined protocols and timelinesCommunicate experimental progress and results effectively to project teams **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.** Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department. Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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Rose International
Founded in 1993 by Sue Bhatia, Rose International is one of the nation's leading minority- and woman-owned providers of Staffing and Total Talent Solutions. We serve companies in all 50 states and employ thousands of people across the country.