Scientist, Cell Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for scientist, cell, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for senior level guidance to the data science and measurement science teams on approach and methodologies as a subject matter authority.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with database-based analysis software preferred (Activity Base / Spotfire)
• Excellent aseptic technique, clean room experience is preferred
• Strong time management, computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Direct experience in the manipulation and maintenance of iPS and ES cell lines, preferably in feeder-free conditions
• Familiarity with genome editing techniques (CRISPR/Cas9, TALEN, ZFN, megaTAL…)
• Direct expertise in cellular transfection and transduction, preferably electroporation
• Direct experience in immunostaining and flow cytometry
• Hands-on expertise with basic molecular cloning techniques

In response to your job posting for scientist, cell, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support to the manufacturing plan of record within the realm of cleaning chemistry, disposables, solution expiry, and process improvements within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong communication and writing skills Highly self-motivated
• Good written and oral communication skills , able to collaborate and work effectively in teams
• Understands new scientific concepts and ideas
• Aptitude for statistical analysis and experimental design
• Experience in fermentation and/or cell culture process development disciplines
• PhD in Science or related fields with a specialty in one of the areas listed above
• Working knowledge of monoclonal antibody generation methods from immunized animals, including hybridoma generation or B-cell cloning
• Experience with antibody screening and characterization assays including ELISA, cell-based ELISAs, flow cytometry and FACS sorting

I would like to submit my application for the scientist, cell opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise to chemistry laboratories within Quality Operations to enable compliant and reliable routine and specialty testing for validation, qualification and/or release of Zoetis products and materials.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiarity with basic ES / iPS differentiation methods such as embryoid body formation
• Protein analysis methods are preferred (western blot, ELISA…)
• Analyze and interpret simple to complex data sets
• Hands-on CHO cell line development experiences in recombinant protein expression
• Demonstrated proficiency in lab automation, high throughput screening, ELISA assay, and FACS analysis
• Demonstrated experience in performing large numbers of sample preparation, data analysis and record-keeping
• Hands-on experience in programming and maintaining lab equipment, such as Tecan, FACS Aria or UPLC
• Ph.D in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related Biological Sciences

In response to your job posting for scientist, cell, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expert technical support of separation-based assay qualification in a nonGMP setting following ICH guidellines.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Solid understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, or a related scientific field
• Hand-on experiences in DNA preparation, vector construction, and mammalian cell culture techniques
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to carry out experiments involving large numbers of experimental samples rapidly and efficiently
• Proven hands on knowledge of applied cell based techniques through previously developed and validated assays on a variety of technology platforms
• Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and with laboratory calculations
• Experience writing SOP/BP/reports is highly preferred
• Experience with NAb and potency assays is preferred
• Technical knowledge in cell culture, including hands on experience with aseptic techniques and bioreactor operation

In response to your job posting for scientist, cell, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for critical review of testing protocols and final reports for scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Exposure in designing immunization strategies against difficult targets including immunogen design and selection
• Prior experience working in industry, highly preferred
• PhD in a life science or BSc/MSc (or equivalent)
• Strong industry/academic experience with cell culture, with experience of isolating primary cells from tissue (non-haemopoietic neuronal) cell lines
• Uses significant technical discretion to influence the design, planning and execution of experiments, interpretation of the data and optimisation of assays
• A background knowledge of neuroscience and ion channel biology
• Familiar with molecular biology techniques (cloning, viral vectors, RT-PCR etc) and -omics technologies
• Competency with imaging methods live cell confocal microscopy, high content imaging