Associate Scientist, Bioassays
Date: Jun 1, 2026
Location:
West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 68169
We Are Teva
We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
Our Team, Your Impact
Teva's Global Research & Development (R&D) organization is devoted to the development of new medicines, devices and combination products that provide meaningful therapeutic benefit to patients worldwide. Combining creativity, scientific rigor, and our extensive knowledge on a broad range of technologies, our scientists, engineers, medical doctors, and project leaders across the globe use their expertise to innovate novel biologics, biosimilars, small molecule specialty medicines, generics and over-the-counter therapies.
The Associate Scientist in the Bioassay Department of Biologics CMC peforms method development, troubleshooting, method qualification and routine sample testing of cell- and ELISA-based assays to support both clinical and commercial staged programs. This position provides exciting opportunities to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, participate in regulatroy submissions, and learn and execute a variety of assays. This role reports to an Associate Director of the Bioassay Department.
How You'll Spend Your Day
-Develop, qualify, and troubleshoot cell-and ELISA-based methods, and transfer methods to internal and external GMP-compliant laboratories.
-Conduct routine sample testing and analysis of biologic products using cell-based and ELISA-based methods.
-Author and review SOPs, protocols, laboratory notebook records, and technical reports.
-Actively manage and maintain lab supplies and critical reagents (ordering/inventory/characterization).
-Participate in project meetings providing insights and status updates to the larger cross-functional team.
-Present data at internal/external meetings as needed.
Your Skills and Experience
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education/Experience:
Require either a B.A. or B.S. in Molecular or Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related field and minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. in Molecular or Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience working with mammalian cell cultures required
Skills:
Flexible and adaptable: fast paced environment with changing timelines/priorities.
Meticulous attention to detail in following procedures, preparing written documentation, and execution of experiments.
Clear communication skills: able to share data and work as well as communicate issues/complications clearly.
Highly cooperative/team player: matrixed lab environment (shared responsibilities).
Also Good to Have
-Familiarity working with/in controlled document systems.
-Experience with method standardization practices and optimization for GMP use.
-Familiarity with biosimilar and novel biologics product lifecycle and associated regulatory requirements.
How We'll Take Care of You
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.? When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.?
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
-Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
-Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
-Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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