The Bioassay Development group is seeking a Scientist II / Technical Lead with experience in cell-based assays, ELISAs and Plate-based testing. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the development and qualification of assays for the characterization and identity, purity, and strength assessment of recombinant protein drugs. The position will also manage client interactions, provide sample testing support to process development, independent generation of analysis reports and other documentation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the development and qualification of cell-based methods, ELISAs and qPCR assays for the characterization and testing of recombinant protein drugs.
The Bioassay Development group is seeking a Scientist II / Technical Lead with experience in cell-based assays, ELISAs and Plate-based testing. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the development and qualification of assays for the characterization and identity, purity, and strength assessment of recombinant protein drugs. The position will also manage client interactions, provide sample testing support to process development, independent generation of analysis reports and other documentation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the development and qualification of cell-based methods, ELISAs and qPCR assays for the characterization and testing of recombinant protein drugs.
The successful candidate requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Direct experience using cell based assays for protein characterization and release testing
- Direct experience using ELISAs for protein characterization and release testing
- Direct experience using 96-well plate-based assays for protein characterization and release testing
- Direct experience in interaction with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible, and will meet client needs
- Independent use and application of instrumentation, computer systems and software for data acquisition and analysis
- Basic math and software skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work individually or as part of a team, and strong problem solving capabilities. Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working in a regulated GMP environment is highly desirable
- In addition, the successful candidate must be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with defined deliverables and deadlines
Optional additional experience which would be beneficial to the role:
- Experience in qPCR methods for residual DNA quantitation and/or other manual and/or automated plate based methods
- Experience in Lean Six-Sigma principles and its implementation across project management and lab operations
- Experience as Supervisor and personnel management
Preferred Experience
PhD and 1+ year lab experience or equivalent; MS and 4+ years lab experience or equivalent; BS and 10+ years lab experience or equivalent, 2+ years in project management and lab personnel in the Biotech/Biopharma industry
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