Scientist – Translational Research
Avantor
This is a Full-time position in Los Angeles, CA posted January 10, 2022.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for the development and accurate execution of laboratory experiments following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for the customer.
In collaboration with a laboratory services manager, researcher, or scientist, this position will setup, design, and conduct experiments, in addition to managing laboratory equipment and following other protocols.
Responsible for evaluating success of laboratory tests and recommending best next steps.
- Associate(s) will be highly independent scientific personnel to execute several analytical tests and assays under guidance of client staff.
- Associate(s) will analyze complex data, make testing adjustments, compile data from multiple platforms, and provide recommendations by presentations in lab meetings for path forward in a collaborative manner with client staff.
- Associate(s) may run a multitude of bio-assays including, flow cytometry, cell based assays (ELISA, Western Blots, MSD, etc), and tissue culturing/processing, and preparation of associated media or other reagents required to support these protocols.
- Client will maintain the IP on all material and will be responsible for supporting assay development
- Associate(s) will upload data into an Electronic Notebook (ELN) for data presentation to the customer.
- As needed and/or authorized, associate(s) may provide required on-the-job training for methods, assays, techniques, and instrumentation within his/her expertise.
Also, will strictly follow the lab guidelines and trainings completions on time to meet the requirements
Qualifications:
- M.S.
with 5+ years of experience or a B.S./B.A.
with 6-9 years of experience in cell biology or immunology.
- Flow cytometry experience, assay development skills and ability to perform cell functional assays are required.
- Experience with assays such as ELISA, MSD, Western Blot, etc is ideal.
Previous experience in analyzing biological specimens in presence of therapeutics and a strong background in cancer biology are preferred.
- Previous translational research experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Able to effectively present scientific data and concepts to in-house research forums and outside professional meetings is required.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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