Scientist - Cell Line Development

As a Scientist for Cell Line Development at Umami Bioworks, you will play a crucial role in developing, characterizing, and optimizing stable and high-performing cell lines derived from fish and crustacean species for cultivated seafood applications. Your responsibilities will include primary cell isolation, adaptation to suspension culture, and differentiation into muscle and fat cells. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in animal cell culture and a strong passion for contributing towards sustainable seafood production. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, characterize, and optimize stable and high-performing cell lines from fish and crustacean species. - Perform primary cell isolation, culture maintenance, and adaptation to suspension conditions. - Design and execute experiments to assess cell growth, viability, and differentiation. - Optimize and standardize protocols for cell line characterization, including morphology, proliferation, and functional assays. - Source and handle aquatic species at various developmental stages for cell line isolation. - Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to technical reports and scientific publications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cell line development with bioprocess optimization. - Experience in vendor management, sourcing reagents, or negotiating with external partners would be a plus. Core Competencies & Skills: - Strong background in animal cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, stem cells, and suspension culture. - Experience in fish or crustacean cell line development is highly preferred. - Familiarity with microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and cell-based assays. - Knowledge of bioreactors, scalable cell culture processes, and serum-free media development is a plus. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment. - Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Qualifications & Experience: - Masters degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industrial experience. - Bachelors degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience. - Prior experience in biotechnology, bioprocess development, or cultivated seafood research is advantageous.,