Location: Redwood City California USA
Redwood City California United States
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Division: Precision for Medicine
Business Unit: Specialty Lab Services
Requisition Number: 575
Associate Scientist
Redwood City, CA
If you want to play a meaningful role in helping patients gain access to the treatment they need performing specialized immunological assays for clients in the clinical trial space, our Data Reconciliation Coordinator position could be the fit for you!
The Precision for Medicine team develops assays and runs global logistics for Clinical Trials by using biomarkers to stratify patients, incomparably improving R&D efficiency and success for our clients. We lead every aspect of clinical trials from sites to biomarkers to diagnostics, dramatically accelerate our clients pathway from proof of concept to drug approval.
We encourage high-energy, dedicated team members who enjoy a challenge, thrive in the details and flourish in dynamic environments to invest in learning more about us. If you are no stranger to taking charge and collaborating to deliver excellent work, we have an opportunity for you!
Position Summary
The Associate Scientist will perform specialized immunological, biochemical or cell-based assays for commercial clients (assay examples include ELISA, ELISpot, ADA, NAb, Luminex, MSD, or Biacore. Maintains specialized expertise in one or more assay types and works independently to develop and troubleshoot assays and report results. Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff, either as direct reports or part of a matrix. Duties also include preparation of validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to
- Designs and conducts immunological assays including but not limited to ELISA, ELISpot, ADA, NAb, Luminex, MSD, or Biacore
- Prepares clear and well-written documents, including validation protocols, SOPs, and reports
- Provides technical guidance and oversight to junior staff
- Participates in Client Discussions
- Independently organizes data prior to submission to regulatory agencies in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Makes recommendations to management on process improvements and assay efficiencies
- Ensures that client deliverables are provided on time
- Maintains a clean and safe lab environment
Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Master's Degree in Life Sciences or related field with 2+ years' relevant lab experience or
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field with 8+ years' relevant lab experience
Other required:
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and validate assays
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.; 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
Other Preferred:
- Familiarity with GLP and GDP
- Experience related to Mammalian cell culture; ELISA; ELISpot; Luminex; MSD; Biacore