Research Associate Scientific

Job Description: Research Associate Raw Material Performance Testing

This position is for second shift. We actually have two positions available, but I only opened the single req so far.

Second shift will range from 12-8pm to 2-10pm but will mostly be 12-8pm. The weekly schedule would be Monday to Friday with approximately one Sunday per month.

Position is 80% onsite!

Job Description

The Raw Material Testing group is seeking an enthusiastic Research Associate to act on development and execution of critical raw material performance testing procedures in support of engineered T-cell programs, commercial and clinical manufacturing. This role will require to deliver high quality work and timely output in a cellular therapeutic GMP laboratory environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

Performs routine cell culture experiments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

Assists in design and creation of material testing plans, identifying critical process parameter and handling troubleshooting

Performs data analysis to establish criticality for processes, presents study data and results in team meetings

Author timely reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results, maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks

Assists with the revision and creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions

Collaborate with others to handle day to day operation of the laboratory to ensure smooth operation.

Maintains laboratory space to comply with regulatory requirements and safe work environment

Works in teams and has continual interaction with internal as well as external teams throughout the production process in order to exchange information regarding the run(s) in process.

Required Qualifications

Experience with aseptic processing of mammalian or primary cell culture in biological safety cabinet

Excellent documentation and data management skills

Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.

Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience scientific writing and executing process development experimental plans and technical reports

Experience with JMP or R for statistical analysis, experimental design, and presentation of experimental results

Experience working in, or exposure to, GMP setting, especially using Good Documentation Practices

Education Requirements

B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Immunology, Biology or relevant scientific discipline with 0-2 years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS (US Only)

Work in areas where handling human blood products (Biosafety Level 2) may be required.

May work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.

Must be able to work flexible second-shift hours including occasional weekend work.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.