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$ 64200 - 89750
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Job Description
Position Summary:
Performs routine immunological molecular and cellular assay based assay services for government and commercial clients. Reliably performs services such as cell culture and bioassays such as luciferasebased neutralizing antibody assays involving virus transduction serial dilution matrix for controls and serum samples and read out on a multimode spectrophotometer (BioTek or Molecular Devices) using Gen5 or Softmax software and analyzing data in Prism and Excel. May also perform critical reagent production human primary cell isolations cultivation ELISA ELISpot assays and other related cell based assays. Duties also include recording and reporting results preparation of samples and solutions and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for inventorying processing and cryopreserving biological samples on assigned project(s).
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Maintains cell cultures harvests and cryopreserves cells per SOPs
- Conducts immunological assays including NAb assay as well as ELISA ELISpot MSD etc.
- Independently plans and conducts bioassays various scales and for different customers
- Performs QC analyses (luciferasebased assays) to ensure that results meet specifications. Monitors assays and trouble shoots as appropriate
- Performs research and development activities to support new product development. Performs new assay development as needed
- Assists Scientists to modify and reoptimize current assays or procedures to address changing technologies or the introduction of new assays
- Completes all paperwork completely and accurately for QA/QC and GLP purposes using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and updates computer tracking systems as required
- Operates equipment such as spectrophotometer MSD plate reader and performs processes in accordance with SOPs
- Assists in the training of new and existing laboratory staff in accordance with SOPs.
- Drafts and/or edits SOPs as needed to include validation documents for new equipment new documents and other quality documents
- Evaluates opportunities for revision of SOPs and makes necessary recommendations to improve efficiency and quality
- Organizes data prior to submission. Ensures lab maintenance activities and equipment calibration is performed according to schedule.
- Plans for raw material requirements maintenance of appropriate inventory of reagents and submission of purchase orders
- Maintains a clean and safe lab environment
- Carry out other duties/projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Bachelors Degree (Biology Chemistry Life Sciences or other related discipline)
- 4 years relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required:
- Previous experience with cellbased assays such as NAb ELISpots or others
- Requires good attention to detail excellent documentation skills and willingness to work well in a group environment
- Ability to interact and function in a highly productive work environment
- Ability to work independently
- Must be proficient using Microsoft office specifically with Excel
- Ability to lift and carry between 115 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 20C 196C)
- Must be able to read write speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
- Substantial cell culture experience previous work with primary cells
- Prior experience in a GLP or GMP environment
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Reasonable estimate of the current range
$64200 $89750 USD
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
