Associate Scientist (Cellular)

Position Summary:

The Associate Scientist serves as a subject matter expert in the performance of cellular assay projects through assay development, validation, and execution including sample analysis in a timely manner.  Perform assays according to SOPs and supports development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assay and ELISpot Assay primarily, as well as other immune assays
• Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
• Serve as Technical Lead (Subject Matter Expert) in Cellular Assay Projects
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
• Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
• Act as a scientific technology platform lead externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
• Write and prepare abstracts, techniques/or draft scientific papers to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years relevant lab experience; or
• Master’s Degree with 2 years relevant lab experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences

Other Required:

• Expert level mammalian cell culture and plate-based cellular assay experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
• Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
• Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
• Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• A solid understanding of current GxP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
• Demonstrated skills with assays used for immune monitoring such as Total Antibody Detection, Cell-based Neutralizing Antibody, Functional cytokine production assay such as ELISpot and ELISA