Associate Scientist

Frontage Lab • Exton, PA

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About The Position

Associate Scientist/Scientist- Cell-Based Assay Core Facility Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist Location: Exton PA Reports to: Associate Director, Core lab of Cell-based assay Full-time Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials. Cell-based Assay Core Lab The Cell-based Assay Core Lab, based at our Exton headquarters, stands as a premier provider of diverse cell-based assays. These include potency assays, neutralizing antibodies assays, EliSpot, virus plaque assay, TCID50 Assays etc. We are seeking a candidate with a fundamental understanding of Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic about learning, and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with aseptic techniques and cell culture (suspension and adherent) is required.
• Ability to learn new techniques, work on multiple projects concurrently, maintain accurate records, and comply with company policies/SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Organoids and 3D cell culture is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR/ddPCR/ Elisa/ Western Blot) is a plus, but not required.
• Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence microscopy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties with some supervision, with majority of interaction with direct supervisor and project team members.
• Prepare cell media and reagents, culture and maintain cell lines, perform transfection and transduction.
• Responsible for method development, qualification, validation and sample analysis for immunogenicity assay and cell-based assay.
• Document experimental procedures and results in a timely manner
• Draft, review, and finalize bioanalytical plans, protocols, and reports.
• The Role may also involve communication with external clients with project-related questions.
• Other responsibility as needed.

Benefits

• Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees