Cellular Mediated Immunity Analyst

Pearl River, NY, United States (On-site)

Contract (12 months)

Published a day ago

Microsoft Excel

Cell based assay

OMIQ

Flow Cytometry

molecular biology

Cell Culture

Data analysis

mammalian cell culture

flowjo

Cellular Mediated Immunity Analyst

Summary:

The Cellular Mediated Immunity (CMI) Analyst is a specialized role within Viral Vaccines responsible for performing laboratory assays to evaluate T and B cell responses to vaccine candidates. Key responsibilities include animal tissue processing, conducting cell culture experiments in a BSL-2 environment, preparation of samples for flow cytometry, staining, acquisition in spectral flow cytometers, data analysis with specialized software such as Flow Jo, OMIQ and Graph Pad Prism and presentation of data in internal group meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct various assays to monitor immune responses elicited by vaccine candidates and document laboratory work in electronic notebooks thoroughly
• Maintain cell lines, process tissues such as spleens, lymph nodes and PBMCs, and prepare samples for testing, assisting with molecular and virology work
• Ensure compliance with SOP guidelines, cGLP, and/or cGMP guidelines, and execute qualifications and validations of new instruments and custom methods
• Contribute to work group goals, collaborate with team members, and participate as a team member
• Prioritize work to meet project deadlines, apply technical skills to assignments, and organize work according to departmental priorities
• Choose between alternatives to solve moderately complex problems, follow procedures with general instructions, and work under moderate supervision with regular review
• Identify and report experimental problems, troubleshoot causative factors, implement necessary corrections after discussing with the supervisor, and train other analysts on established technologies

Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of experience
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and cell-based assays
• Experience in Flow Cytometry including analysis with specialized software such as Flow Jo, OMIQ, etc.
• Fundamental laboratory skills, including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture and tissue processing
• Strong background in experimental design and result interpretation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software

Location/Shift:

• This is a fully onsite role in Pearl River, NY
• Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment  individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting.

The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $33

Max Pay Rate $43

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance