Responsibilities
* Thawing and recovering primary cells from donors
* Maintenance of primary cell cultures
* Freezing and banking primary cells
* Registering and tracking samples, including using an internal database for Human Biological Samples
* Coordinating requests for cell supply
* Seeding and maintaining Transwell plates for ALI (Air-Liquid Interface) cultures, including microscope evaluation of cell differentiation
* Creating and completing electronic notebooks for data capture
* Being aware of relevant safety risk assessments and processes
* Flow cytometry analysis of cultures
* Using automation for plate creation and maintenance
* Co-culturing ALI Transwell plates
This role is located in Stevenage, UK and will be fully onsite.
Must haves
* B.A / B.S with 4+ years related experience
* Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques, especially with primary cells
* Strong understanding of sterile technique and contamination control
* Ability to work independently and manage long-term culture timelines
Nice to have
* Experience with cell culture miniaturization and small-scale assays
* Familiarity with ALI systems and transwell-based culture formats
* Knowledge of respiratory biology or lung-derived cell models
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