Summary: Perform and interpret RT-qPCR/PCR, flow cytometry, cell-based potency, and other analytical assays with moderate supervision, as part of the Cell Therapy technical Operations (CTTO) team. Execute GLP analytical tests to support process characterization testing of the lentiviral vector and cell therapy drug product samples.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Perform experiments using the following methodologies: PCR, RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, Luminex, MSD, and ELISA. • With moderate supervision design and execute analytical experiments of moderate complexity. • Perform data analysis, summarize and report experimental results. • Document/review laboratory work in notebooks that is detailed, accurate, timely, and in compliance with Good Lab Practices/Good Documentation Practices requirements. • Collaborate with the QC and Process Development teams to advance analytical and development projects. •• Ensure proper operation and perform routine maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
Skills/Knowledge: • B.S. with 4+ years work experience or M.S. with 2+ years experience in Molecular & Cellular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline. • Experience with PCR and/or flow cytometry and/or mammalian cell culture is required. • Experience working in a regulated (GLP/GMP) environment in preferred. • Assay development, especially cell-based potency assays is preferred. • Assay qualification/validation experience is preferred. • Assay Technology Transfer (TT) experience is preferred. • Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks • Highly motivated, willingness to acquire new skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 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: $60.00/hr.
