Associate Scientist

The role

The Associate Scientist participates in cellular assay development, validation, and execution. This role includes sample analysis and may involve serving as a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor.

What you will do

• Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assay and other immunocellular assays
• Design and perform experiments
• Analyze and present data
• Assist in establishing and improving procedures and SOP documentation
• Troubleshoot and correct routine scientific issues
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
• Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
• Act as a scientific technology platform lead

Required qualifications

• 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
• Ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
• Strong computational skills
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion
• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• discretionary annual bonus
• health insurance
• retirement savings benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• parental leave
• paid time off for sick leave and vacation

Before you apply

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

About the company

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.