Expert Pharma Cell Biologist at Cogent Scientific in Louisville, CO

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment. This position may include relocation benefits as well. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.

• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.

• Good: We act ethically and morally.

• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.

• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.

• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Expert Pharma Cell Biologist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cell culture, splitting and plating in a Class II biological safety cabinet.

• Treating cells with novel cytotoxic payloads, ADCs, siRNA conjugates and other investigational compounds; harvesting and lysing treated cells.

• Conducting protein quantitation, SDS-PAGE and western blotting; RNA isolation and qPCR; CellTiter-Glo and Incucyte viability assays; flow cytometry.

• Experimental design, data analysis and reporting (desk-based).

  • Executes multi-step experiments independently.

  • Troubleshoots failed experiments, proposes alternative approaches to technical problems, and executes protocol changes.

  • Prioritizes experiments and analyses based on project timelines, and works efficiently with minimal supervision.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biophysics, or a related field.

• 4+ years of industry experience in a drug discovery setting (biotech or pharma).

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.

• Very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

• The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This is an onsite, day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time) at our Louisville, CO site. This role does not accommodate a remote or hybrid schedule.

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will close by 12/31/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.