Research Associate-Scientific

VVDT Assistant Scientist/Research Associate

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Skills:

• B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Immunology, Biology or relevant scientific discipline with 0-2 years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience
• Experience with aseptic processing of mammalian or primary cell culture in biological safety Cabinet
• GMP Experience Preferred
• Junior level 1-3 years Preferred

Position Summary:

The primary role for the VVDT Assistant Scientist/Research Associate is to act on development and execution of critical raw material testing protocols in support of engineered T-cell programs, commercial and clinical manufacturing. This role will require to deliver high quality work and timely output in a cellular therapeutic manufacturing environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cell culture experiments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Assists in design and creation of material testing plans, identifying critical process parameter, and handling troubleshooting
• Performs data analysis to establish criticality for processes, presents study data and results in team meetings
• Author timely reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results, maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks
• Assists with the revision and creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions
• Collaborate with others to handle day to day operation of the laboratory to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintains laboratory space to comply with regulatory requirements and safe work environment
• Works in teams and has continual interaction with internal as well as external teams throughout the production process in order to exchange information regarding the run(s) in process.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to a VVDT manager/team lead.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Immunology, Biology or relevant scientific discipline with 0-2 years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience
• Excellent documentation and data management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects