Scientist, Analytical Development

Scope of Responsibilities

• Application of analytical and biophysical characterization techniques such as flow and nanoflow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR/ddPCR and protein analytics. 
• Analytical assay development for cell and gene therapy.
• Assay qualification and tech transfer activities to QC.
• Performance of general laboratory tasks, including maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Maintain accurate and reliable records including database management, lab notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation.
• Writing and/or contributing to protocols, test methods and reports.
• Comply with all environmental health and safety standards.
• This is a hands-on lab-based position requiring a flexible schedule based on experimental work

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph. D. in chemical engineering, biology, biotechnology, or related discipline or Master’s degree with 5+ years or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong team worker who is also independently motivated, detail oriented and possesses good problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written skills; able to handle confidential information and material appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD with a minimum of two, MS with a minimum of eight years of appropriate work experience in cell and gene therapy or related discipline are preferred.
• Demonstrate experience using protein and genome-based techniques (e.g. nanoparticle characterization, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, capillary electrophoresis, flow/nanoflow cytometry, ELISA and qualitative/quantitative PCR (qPCR, dPCR, ddPCR)).
• Experience/knowledge of extracellular vesicles to physically, chemically and biologically characterize.
• Experience/knowledge to support, in-process characterization, method transfer and release testing of drug substance and drug products.
• Experience in multiple aspects of aseptic mammalian cell culture, cell enumeration and phenotypic characterization.