Scientist, Bioassay Development

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development - Analytical Development group. The candidate will assist with development of robust analytical assays and execute assay qualification and transfer studies in support of early vaccine development for a range of moieties such as proteins, mRNA, and glycoconjugates. Assays include molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, gel electrophoresis, and macromolecule blotting and probing . In addition, the candidate will provide analytical support for bioprocess and formulation development by performing routine and non-routine sample testing.

• Provide lab-based assay development support for molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, gel electrophoresis, and macromolecule blotting and probing.
• Effectively use ICH guidelines for method qualification to assist with planning and execution of assay development, qualification and transfer studies with a moderate degree of independence.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistics, where needed.
• Provide sample testing support for process development, formulation development, critical reagent characterization and for on-going stability studies.
• Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from assay development and sample testing experiments contemporaneously in either an electronic or paper notebook as directed.
• Contribute to authoring technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
• Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and improved technologies to the laboratory. Provide daily laboratory operations support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in biology or related discipline with 2-4 years relevant experience or an MS plus 1-2 years of related work experience is required.
• A strong background in molecular biology techniques and familiarity with qualification using ICH guidelines is essential.
• Experience in vaccine analytical assay development is essential.
• Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with developing assays using molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, gel electrophoresis, and macromolecule blotting and probing.
• Experience with documentation of laboratory notebook in an electronic format.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standard laboratory conditions - sitting, standing, primarily lab based

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• 40 hours per week.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: May 21, 2021
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

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