What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist ART position at FUJIFILM?
Overview
FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., is a worldwide leader in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture media, reagents, and medical devices for researchers and clinicians. The company provides unrivaled service and quality to scientists working in biopharmaceuticals, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine, assisted reproductive technology and cytogenetics, and industrial cell culture for the large-scale production of biotherapeutics and vaccines. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific adheres to both ISO and FDA regulations and operates dual cGMP manufacturing facilities in California, USA, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s consultative philosophy combined with expertise in cell culture and compliance provides customers with unique capabilities and support. For over 50 years, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific has remained uniquely flexible and focused on media while becoming a strategic global leader in media products and services. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation reporting to FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation.
We are hiring a Research Scientist, ART. The Research Scientist, ART will conduct research under the direction of a supervisor leading to the development of new or improved products in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies business unit.
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Responsibilities:
- Perform cell culture experiments for cell biology research, product development, technical product support, and/or process improvements
- Perform animal gametes and embryo handling, culturing and manipulation, cell staining, cryopreservation, PCR, and next generation sequencing
- Be involved with experimental strategy development and work on complex and challenging problems in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors
- Exercise judgment within general defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Perform data analysis, prepare formal reports and presentations
- Actively participate in group/project meetings
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Document data and relevant research information
Experience/ Education:
- BS in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology or equivalent; MS preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience with emphasis in cell culture.
- Clinical Embryology knowledge and experience highly desired
- Ability to use professional concepts, company's policies, and procedures to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems
- Ability to demonstrate potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent though
- Advanced knowledge of Cell Culture, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
- Advanced knowledge of project management
- Proficient in interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in written and oral communication skills; also, able to plan and deliver presentations
- Efficient customer service skills in the best interest of both customer and company
- General knowledge of computer systems and productivity software.
- General knowledge of GMP and GLP procedures.
- Ability to speak, write and read English fluently.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
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