Position Summary:

The Associate Scientist participates in cellular assay development, validation, and execution including sample analysis in a timely manner. Performs assays according to SOPs and supports development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs in CLIA/CAP/ISO accredited Clinical Immunology

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

· Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assay primarily, as well as other immunocellular assays

· Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data

· High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics

· Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation

· Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems

· Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques

· Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment

· Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise

· Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks

· Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses

· Act as a scientific technology platform lead externally to clients and internally

· Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.

· Write and prepare abstracts, techniques/or draft scientific papers to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company

· May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years relevant lab experience; or
• Master’s Degree with 2 years relevant lab experience

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences

Other Required:

· Expert level mammalian cell culture and plate-based cellular assay experience

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required

· Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports

· Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism

· Excellent use of judgment and discretion required

· Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands

· Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 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 -20ºC -196ºC)

· Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

· A solid understanding of current GxP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards

· Demonstrated skills with assays used for immune monitoring such as Total Antibody Detection, Cell-based Neutralizing Antibody, Functional cytokine production assay such as ELISpot and ELISA