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Cell Culture Engineer

LausanneFull-time2026-11-13

Core

Maintain and scale mammalian cell cultures (CHO, HEK) for protein expression in an automated lab environment.

Role type

Senior hands-on Cell Culture Engineer

Builds

Production-grade mammalian cell lines and harvests for downstream purification

Domain

Biotechnology / Protein Expression / Cell Culture

Required skills

Mammalian cell culture (CHO, HEK), Transfection, Aseptic technique, BSL-2 compliance, Troubleshooting, Cell banking, SOP development, Liquid handler operation

Preferred skills

High-throughput formats, Antibody production, Fc-fusion production, Automation integration

Technologies

Liquid handlers, Incubators, Biosafety cabinets, Cell counters

Responsibilities

Run mammalian expression and transfections, Troubleshoot culture viability and yield, Maintain cell banks and track stocks, Optimize culture and transfection conditions, Scale cell handling with automation, Deliver clean harvests for downstream assays, Maintain BSL-2 lab compliance and equipment, Write SOPs and train team on aseptic technique

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC