Associate Scientist

Company: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Associate ScientistLocation: Seattle, WADuration: 12+ Months (Extendable)Pay Rate: $45.82 - $58.20/hrShift Time: Normal Business hours Mon - Friday PST.Job Description:The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. The Associate Scientist will assist in developing state-of-the-art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred. Knowledge with T cell biology is also preferred. The role calls for close collaboration with potency team members to ensure the development of high-quality functional assays.*Top Skills*

• B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant work experience, industrial experience preferred.
• Or M.S. with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, but 2+ years is preferred.
• 2+ years of direct cell culture experience.
• Prior experience with cGxP and/or assay development is preferred.
• Prior experience working as a team member is preferred.*Key Responsibilities*
• Assist in the development of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs.
• Work under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review, and analysis.
• Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions, and design next steps.
• Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs, and results.
• Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function.
• Utilize literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development-related problems.*Qualifications & Experience*
• B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience or M.S. with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in T cell biology.
• Direct cell culture experience is required.
• Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred.
• Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred.
• Ability to work predominantly within established procedures while recognizing potential problems and recommending/developing appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work productively as a member of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with managers, intra-department teams, and cross-functional teams.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments.
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