Associate Scientist II, Molecular and Cellular Biology
About The Position
The Associate Scientist II in Commercial Testing is primarily responsible for testing samples and reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development, release and related stability studies. The role involves executing laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture and sterile technique, conducting in vitro cell-based assays, performing ELISA assays, executing molecular biology methods, and conducting kinetic binding assessments and flow cytometry. The position requires following SOPs, ensuring legible, accurate, and compliant documentation under cGMP requirements, and supporting the drafting of methods, method forms, and result reports while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science
- No work experience required
- Applied knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor
- Well organized with ability to multitask, including independently working on multiple projects
- Able to be flexible with daily work schedule
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Responsibilities
- Perform testing of samples and report data under cGMP regulatory guidance for biologics product development, release, and stability studies
- Execute laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture and sterile technique
- Conduct in vitro cell-based assays (e.g., reporter gene bioassay, cell proliferation bioassay)
- Perform ELISA assays (quantitative and potency; fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD)
- Execute molecular biology methods (e.g., qPCR, PCR)
- Conduct kinetic binding assessments (e.g., BLI or SPR) and flow cytometry
- Follow SOPs and ensure legible, accurate, and compliant documentation under cGMP requirements
- Support drafting of methods, method forms, and result reports while adhering to safety and compliance standards
Benefits
- Competitive medical benefits
- 401K
- 152 hours PTO
- 8 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
