Scientist III - Potency Assay - FSP

We are looking to fill a Scientist III – Potency Assay position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long‑term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This is a laboratory-based role.

This position does not offer any sponsorship.

• Execute cell‑based potency assay sample testing following written analytical procedure
• Ensure work is recorded in an electronic document in a real‑time manner that is clear and concise and according to departmental Stand Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Communicate test results in a timely manner
• Provide area support to ensure a safe working environment is maintained
• Support laboratory maintenance by performing routine activities including media preparation, cell culture maintenance, inventory updates, and ordering
• Be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 3 to 5 years work experience in industry (preferred) or an academic laboratory working with live cell culture techniques; or a Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with 1 to 2 years work experience in industry (preferred) or an academic laboratory working with live cell culture techniques.

• Proficient sterile cell culture and aseptic technique
• Ability to handle passage of multiple cell lines separately according to method instruction, including proper use of instrument software for counting cells
• Ability to prepare media and regents as needed under sterile conditions, according to method instruction, which may include use of single-channel pipettes to accurately dispense volumes
• Proficient pipetting technique
• Documentation of all work in an electronic notebook system in a real‑time manner that is clear and concise and according to departmental SOPs, using established templates
• Excellent skill in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast‑paced team environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to carry out experiments involving large numbers of experimental samples rapidly and efficiently
• Experience working in a team structure
• Working in a GxP regulated laboratory environment
• Electronic notebook use
• Experience with plate‑based potency assays (cell‑based assays, enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reporter gene assays, etc.)