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Cell Biologist - Maplewood, MN

Pace Analytical Services, LLC
$22.00 / hr
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

2510 Conway Avenue East (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
Back Cell Biologist #25-771 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply About Us Pace Life Sciences Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations. All Locations Maplewood , Minnesota , United States Job Description Make an impact. Build a career. At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone. That's why we need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work, and your career. Find your place at Pace Join us as a Cell Biologist, where you'll put your love of science to work in the Pharma Services Group. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace. This candidate will be responsible for performing bioassays and maintaining cell cultures to support corporate research and development. These analyses include ELISAs, PCR, DNA and more that support the development of a variety of healthcare products. What you'll do Conducting experiments with cell lines and tissues using sterile techniques Support all stages of the mammalian cell culture process including maintenance, transfection, etc. at flask and bioreactor levels General laboratory activities and instrumentation including: pipetting, preparation of solutions/samples/media, and operation of pH meters, autoclaves and analytical balances Complete a variety of bioassays including ELISAs, qPCR/ddPCR, Host Cell Protein quantification, DNA quantification, mAb purification/quantification, viability etc. Microscopic analysis including SEM and optical microscopy Assist with the validation of bioassay test methods Work with microbial and bacteriophage samples and challenges Assist with the development of new methods and processes using all previously described tests General laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance What you'll bring Minimum requirement: BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related discipline. Experience in a molecular biology, cell culture or microbiology lab strongly preferred Excellent aseptic technique - Good deductive reasoning and analytical approach to problem solving Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven Able to communicate effectively Additional Information Benefits 80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm Pay Range Compensation: $22.00 per hour