Associate Scientist

Precision for Medicine•Frederick, MD

15h•$83,200 - $124,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist participates in cellular assay development, validation, and execution including sample analysis in a timely manner. This position requires a Tuesday through Saturday work schedule to support cellular activities and maintain operational continuity. Performs assays according to SOPs and supports development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May serve as a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor, when qualified and designated, providing day-to-day oversight of testing activities in accordance with CLIA/CAP, ISO and NY laboratory policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant lab experience in an acceptable laboratory; or Master’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant lab experience in an acceptable laboratory.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in one of chemical, biological, clinical or medical sciences, or medical technology
Expert level mammalian cell culture and plate-based cellular assay experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A solid understanding of current GxP and CAP/CLIA/ISO/NY clinical laboratory standards
Demonstrated skills with assays used for immune monitoring such as Total Antibody Detection, Cell-based Neutralizing Antibody and functional cytokine production assay.

Responsibilities

Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assay primarily, as well as other immunocellular assays
Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
Act as a scientific technology platform lead externally to clients and internally
Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
Write and prepare abstracts, techniques/or draft scientific papers to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
Other duties as assigned