Associate Scientist II - Molecular & Cellular Biology

Medvacon Life Sciences•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Scientist II is primarily responsible for testing samples, drafting methods and reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies. In support of Large Molecules/Biologics Biologics Therapeutics, will execute laboratory testing using various techniques as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science field
No work experience required
Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor
Well organized with ability to multitask and 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

Nice To Haves

Mammalian cell culture
Sterile technique
In vitro cell based assays (e.g., reporter gene bioassay, cell titer glo proliferation bioassay, etc.)
ELISA assays, quantitative and potency (fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD)
Molecular biology (e.g., qPCR, PCR, etc.)
Kinetic binding assessment (e.g., BLI or SPR)
Flow cytometry
Other technologies/methodologies as required by management

Responsibilities

Testing samples
Drafting methods
Reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies
Execute laboratory testing using Mammalian cell culture
Execute laboratory testing using Sterile technique
Execute laboratory testing using In vitro cell based assays (e.g., reporter gene bioassay, cell titer glo proliferation bioassay, etc.)
Execute laboratory testing using ELISA assays, quantitative and potency (fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD)
Execute laboratory testing using Molecular biology (e.g., qPCR, PCR, etc.)
Execute laboratory testing using Kinetic binding assessment (e.g., BLI or SPR)
Execute laboratory testing using Flow cytometry
Execute laboratory testing using Other technologies/methodologies as required by management
Reads and follows Standard Operating procedures with attention to details
Successfully trains on 1-2 methods and/or techniques and performs adhoc sample testing activities under cGMP as required
Applies basic scientific and laboratory concepts and theories related to specific testing in the group
Follow cGMP requirements for legible, accurate and thorough documentation to meet regulatory compliance
Supports drafting of simple methods, method forms and result reports
Adheres to policies, processes, and procedures for operating laboratory equipment in a safe and compliant manner
Understands the culture, programs, and communication processes regarding quality, safety, and ethical practices