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Bioassay Development Associate - Randstad
Dec 24
Location: Cambridge, MACategories: Biotherapeutic
Position Description
Job Responsibilities:
• Participate in development and optimization of quantitative and qualitative nucleic acid based (including Real Time-PCR) methods for viral and bacterial vaccine candidates
• Perform testing in support of Process and Formulation Development function in the company.
• Participate in assay/reagent qualification and non-GLP stability testing of the products for various projects.
• Manage computer and sample databases; maintain lab notebooks and other required documentation associated with assay development and stability testing.
• Take part in the maintenance of Instruments and Equipment in a development laboratory.
• Maintain an appropriate level of familiarity with the scientific literature and new technology in order to contribute company’s development efforts.
• Participate in group and project team meetings, sharing data and contributing technical expertise if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The right individual needs a BS/MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent with a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in instrument based Q-PCR (real time) assay development, assay validation or Quality Control environment. Experience in working with viruses, bacteria, proteins and nucleic acids are important as well as understanding of safe lab practices and BSL requirements while working with live microbes and microbial products. Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements is a plus; understanding of vaccine development, date acquisition/processing/reporting and validity of the approach is also a plus. Excellent inter-personal and verbal/written communication skills, self-motivation and diligence are highly desired.
Work location: Cambridge, MA
