Current Opportunities
Associate Scientist I - Analytical Development (Fall River, MA)
Overview:
Summary of Position:
The Associate Scientist I - Analytical Development will be responsible for providing analytical support to the department of Quality Control. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: development of new analytical methods for Quality control, overseeing transfer of new methods from Analytical Development and Research & Development to Quality Control; troubleshooting issues with existing QC methods; qualification of new reference standards, controls, and critical reagents; and biochemical characterization testing of cGMP and developmental product manufactured by Celldex Biomanufacturing Operations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of the Analytical Development Manager, conduct various independent laboratory experiments to satisfy the overall AD objectives of development and/or troubleshooting of assays for Quality Control
- Assist with the hands-on execution of approved experimental protocols
- Generate supplies of critical reagents, standards, and controls and conduct the necessary qualification
- Author or assist in authoring SOP technical reports, qualification reports and transfer study reports based on the results of laboratory experiments
- Assist with the ordering and receipt of reagents, equipment and labware
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance of an orderly analytical laboratory
- Provide back-up support for several critical assays performed by Quality Control
Job Requirements:
Required Skills:
- The ability to analytically problem solve
- Ability to follow and accurately execute existing SOPs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent self-management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Occasional travel to R&D facilities
Education/Experience:
- BS/BA degree in science or similar area with experience
- 1+ years experience in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry working with biological products
- Experience with HPLC, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, IEF, cell culture, microscopy, and standard analytical techniques
- 6 months – 1 year lab experience
