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Research Technician, Cell & Molecular Biology

In vitro cellular & molecular characterization of primary cells using a wide variety of quantitative cellular and molecular assays.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Primary mammalian tissue culture
• Execute experiments aimed at isolating, characterizing, and propagating primary renal cells and cell population(s) from mammalian kidney tissue. These experiments will include, but not be limited to:
• Tissue dissociation and establishment of primary kidney cultures
• Application of cells to biomaterials and evaluation of cell performance and phenotype in three-dimensional systems
• Development and execution of bioassays for identification of secreted, biologically active proteins
• Comparative studies of in vitro growth conditions on renal cell cultures
• Cellular viability & proliferation assays
• ELISA & western blotting
• Establish and document detailed research protocols for all isolation, culture, and characterization procedures related to the renal program

Requirements:

• Associate, B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in the field of cell and molecular biology
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Prefer experience with cell culture, and nucleic acid/protein isolation and quantification

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@tengion.com.