Sr. Associate Scientist, PD Direct Services - Invitrogen Corp.

Position Description

Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production.

Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research.

If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity:

Position Details:
The scientist will culture a variety of different cell types and carry out laboratory assays associated with the development of new custom media formulations and processes for the PD-Direct Bioservices clients. In addition the scientist will perform application studies using cell and molecular biology techniques, cell growth and productivity assays in small scale bioreactors.

Education Requirements:
BS or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline is required. Experience in culture of BioProduction-relevant cells (eg, CHO, NS0, HEK 293, etc) will be given consideration as an alternative to an advanced degree.

Experience Requirements:
• Experience (2-3 years) in industrial or academic focused research and/or development
• Product development experience (2-3 years) is desirable in cell culture / biotech / biopharm.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Expected Behavior and Functions to perform:
• Develop and qualify new new media, processes and assays.
• Lead projects and interact with different services and product development teams.
• Communication abilities to perform scientific documentation, presentation and publication.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook and training file in accordance with relevant Invitrogen required standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.).
• Design experimental plans, lead study execution, analyze experimental data, generate laboratory protocols and write interim and final technical reports. Create experimental designs and solve problems.
• Provide technical support to QC and manufacturing.
Travel:
Willingness to travel if/when needed (0 – 5%)

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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