Associate Scientist

Position: Senior Associate Scientist

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable) Projected for 12 months and beyond depending on the business need.

This Position is Onsite

Client: Pharmaceutical

Benefits:401K, Paid-Time Off are NOT offered (except where state applicable sick time is required)

Shift Time: (Normal Business hours Mon – Friday PST.)

Job Description:

Standard work schedule

Top Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with qPCR, ddPCR and Vector work.

• Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis

• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment.

Primary Responsibilities

In this individual contributor, lab-based role, the Senior Associate Scientist will work in a collaborative environment to perform analytics testing to support multiple BMS programs. This position will report to a Manager within Analytical Core with a focus on viral vector analytics. The incumbent will join an analytical testing group that values data quality, high productivity, and teamwork. Key responsibilities include:

• Execution of routine analytical testing including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, molecular biology, and cell-based assays to test in-process vector samples.

• Execution of multiplexed cell-based assays (killing assays, mixed lymphocyte reactions, proliferation assays, etc.).

• Data analysis and reporting with an emphasis on fast and high-quality data turnaround.

• Partner with Method Development groups to support assay development, qualification, and transfer.

• Develop processes and methods to improve lab execution and data analysis efficiency.

• Timely and thorough documentation and completion of electronic laboratory notebooks.

• Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results.

• Oversee inventory, quality control, qualification, and distribution of critical reagents used in routine analytical testing.

• Track reagent usage, coordinate with internal customers, and maintain accurate records.

Required Qualifications

• BS in a scientific discipline with 3+ years (1+ years with MS) of relevant industrial cell-based assay experience.

• Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis

• Demonstrate ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects.

• Demonstrated experience with qPCR, ddPCR and Vector work.

• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency utilizing MS Office products.

• Working knowledge of statistical software (R, JMP, Minitab) is preferred.

• Able to creatively manage time and elevate relevant issues to Manager.

• Strong scientific and technical writing and presentations

• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexibility to work rotating offset shifts (early morning, evening and/or weekend shifts)