Scientist I

Position Summary

Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment. Participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of Analytical and Formulation Sciences (AFS) in the cell-based assay (CBA) team. Perform analyses and evaluate data from bioassays, including cell-based assays and ELISAs.

Responsibilities

• Regularly exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals.
• Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
• Understands experiments and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation.
• Notebook upkeep and writing skills.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature; maintains professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Assures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals used in the area; assures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
• Performs 96-well cell-based assays with absorbance, luminescent, or fluorescent readouts, requiring experience with plate readers and flow cytometers, as well as curve fitting software.
• Maintains multiple cell lines concurrently with no cross-contamination or microbiological contamination, requiring familiarity with aseptic technique and cell passaging and banking.

Requirements

• B.S. degree and 7 years of related experience; M.S. and 5 years of related experience or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and assures that departmental employees comply with required safety procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell-based assay analytical techniques
• Good oral presentation and technical writing skills
• Able to record (accurately, clearly, and consistently) information, facts, and measurements that are required by cGMP, GLP, GCP, and/or by co-workers to understand situations and to perform their assignments
• Understanding of biotherapeutic regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong communication skills