Consultant

Syner-G•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

A career here is life-enhancing. At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner. Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com POSITION OVERVIEW: Syner-G is seeking a Consultant to support core technical operations within the Cell Line Development (CLD) group. This role is designed for an early‑career scientific professional interested in combining hands‑on laboratory execution with long‑term development toward strategic life sciences consulting. The Associate Consultant will contribute to the engineering, selection, and characterization of mammalian expression systems while participating in a structured professional development program intended to prepare the individual for a future consulting transition. WORK LOCATION: This position is based in Southern California. Relocation may be required depending on candidate location and project needs.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related biological science.
MS candidates: 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
PhD candidates: 0–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Demonstrated competency in aseptic mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA preparation, PCR).
Strong technical skills in mammalian cell culture and analytical characterization methods.
Ability to maintain high‑quality documentation and adhere to data integrity standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional scientific teams.
Strong communication skills and interest in developing broader project management and consulting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a BSL‑2 laboratory environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, expand, and bank mammalian cell lines (e.g., CHO, HEK293) using aseptic techniques in a BSL‑2 environment.
Execute stable and transient transfections and perform selection strategies to generate high‑titer production pools.
Conduct single‑cell cloning using automated platforms (e.g., Solentim, Beacon) or traditional limiting dilution methods to ensure monoclonality.
Perform analytical assays such as ELISA, biolayer interferometry (Octet), and flow cytometry to assess protein productivity and quality attributes.
Maintain rigorous data integrity through comprehensive Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) documentation and contributions to technical reports and SOPs.
Collaborate with Upstream and Downstream Process Development teams to support seamless transfer of lead candidates.