Postion Title : Associate Scientist Location : Seattle WA Duration : 12 Months
Top Skills : • Proficiency in generating and interpreting qPCR and RT-PCR data sets • Proficiency with capillary electrophoresis (preferred Sciex PA800 Plus system), Agarose gel electrophoresis, and/or TapeStation analysis • Proficiency with ELISA workflows • Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids
Position Summary : Seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to work in a fast-paced P&AD environment applying rigorous scientific principles towards developing a platform process for producing mRNA. As a part of the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development (GDEPD) organization, the ideal Associate will possess sufficient experience in analytical method development of biological molecules, with a high preference for any experience with developing analytical methods for measuring mRNA impurities, quality attributes, and expression in cells.
A successful Associate will directly employ biophysical, analytical, and cell assay techniques to develop our next-generation gene edited therapies. In this capacity, the Associate will design and execute analytical methods for mRNA molecules to enable robust ex vivo studies. An outstanding candidate will be driven by a desire to create, optimize, and define processes with speed in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities: • Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays for the characterization of mRNA molecules • Assist in the design, and evaluate the performance, of new analytical development assays • Assist in establishing SOPs and protocols for analytical assays • Manage samples and data related to mRNA platform process development • Optimize workflows for assessing mRNA attributes and impurities • Provide experimental design and executional support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.) • Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives • Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation • Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions • Author technical reports, study memos, and protocols
Basic Qualifications: • STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset • Proficiency in generating and interpreting qPCR and RT-PCR data sets • Proficiency with capillary electrophoresis (preferred Sciex PA800 Plus system), Agarose gel electrophoresis, and/or TapeStation analysis • Proficiency with ELISA workflows • Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids • Independently motivated with the ability to work in teams • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing • Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems and develop new technologies • Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Preferred Qualifications: • Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field • Experience with IP-RP-UPLC method development • Experience with JMP for DoE design and analysis • Experience with the in vitro transcription of mRNA • Experience interacting and collaborating with vendors • Experience with collecting, organizing, and interpreting large data sets • Experience with mammalian cell-based assays which include flow cytometric readouts
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $53.34/hr.
