Job Description
Our large pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their growing Biologics Discovery group within the Protein Formulation, Quality Control & Inventory team. This individual will be responsible for supporting the fulfillment of protein and nucleic acid formulation, quality control, inventory distribution, as well as over compliance. The role will be composed of roughly 50% of time in the laboratory and 50% of time communicating, documenting and facilitating sample requests for internal teams. Other responsibilities include:
Lead protein, nucleic acid, and cell inventory distribution and transition to a new laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Implement procedures to maintain accurate sample information within the inventory management system, providing commitment to consistency and quality control
Communicating and coordinating fulfillment requests and auditing sample data to ensure integrity
Evaluating and testing the quality of protein, nucleic acid and cell samples utilizing HPLC, FPLC, absorbance, gel electrophoresis, sterility testing and endotoxin testing.
Analyzing assay results to identify deviations and verify material quality meets specified standards
Completing buffer exchange, formulating or regenerating materials that are outside of desired specifications as needed
Communicating with stakeholders regarding inventory requests, providing timeline updates, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address any concerns or issues related to inventory or quality control
Maintaining organized inventory records and providing updates and effective communication to requestors
Preparing detailed documentation in laboratory notebooks as needed with timely records of experiments, protocols and observations
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field of study
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience working with Protein or DNA samples
Prior experience with mammalian cell culture or purification
Experience with HPLC, FPLC, absorbance, gel electrophoresis, sterility testing, NGS, or endotoxin testing
Experience with sample storage within a sterile environment - Experience with compound logistics
Experience with liquid handlers null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
