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Sr. Scientist - Bioassay - Covance
Nov 10
Location: Greenfield, INCategories: All Categories
Website: http://www.covancecareers.com
Position Description
Covance is expanding its biotechnology services business to the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing scientific service offering with one of the world’s premier drug development companies. The biotechnology business unit will provide a comprehensive portfolio of contract GLP and GMP laboratory services supporting the development and manufacture of biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and vaccine products.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Scientist – Bioassay for our Biotechnology lab in Greenfield IN. As a Sr. Scientist you will provide scientific leadership of the technical specialty of Cell Based Bioassay, as well as:
• Provides expert “hands on” support for the delivery of Bioassays
• Provides technical training and mentoring of junior laboratory staff
• Leads technical investigations
• Supports the definition of and implementation of startup priorities, systems and SOPs for the biotechnology group
• Participates in technical discussions with clients on site and at their sites as necessary to support their analytical needs and to determine the appropriate resolution of client issues
• Supports Sales and Marketing efforts on site and at client sites as requested
• Assists in assigning and scheduling study performance
• Guides junior staff and less experienced peers in GLP and cGMP interpretation
• Writes SOPs supporting Analytical testing, Quality systems, data systems, technical issues and instrumentation
Qualifications include:
• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree
• 5+ years of experience in a Regulated biotechnology, biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
• 8+ years of scientific experience relevant to the performance of cell based analysis of pharmacologically active compounds
• Relevant software and automation experience required
• GMP compliance experience required
• Expert working knowledge of cell based analytical methods
• Hands on expertise in the performance of cell culture, robotic preparatory systems, plate readers and analytical software
• Functional knowledge of LIMS and other electronic data systems
• Strong knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements
At Covance, you can make a difference, not only by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world, but also by helping us become a great company. We are committed to delighting our clients with the broadest and best service portfolio in our industry. This ever-changing environment energizes our people and offers exceptional growth opportunities.
