Senior Scientist I - Potency Assay - Biologics - FSP

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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are looking to fill a Senior Scientist I - Potency Assay Biologics position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Senior Scientist I – Potency Assay supports routine testing for release, stability studies, in-process, and/or cell-line development

Responsibilities

• Supports routine testing for release, stability studies, in-process, and/or cell-line development

• Supports laboratory maintenance, e.g. monitors the controlled temperature units, incubators

• Completes sample submission & sample management

• Maintains accurate documentation and records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience in biology or related field,

• or a Master’s degree with 1 or more years of relevant experience in biology or related field,

Required Skills and Experience

• Current cellular biology and immunoassay experience

• Analysis of biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic molecules in one or

more of the following techniques:

• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and binding potency assay

• Cell-based assays, e.g. reporter gene assay

• Automated liquid handling system, e.g., Bravo, etc.

• Analytical software e.g. Softmax Pro, (user level)

• Experience with BSL2 (Biosafety Level 2)

• Sample submission & sample management

• Cell culture (typically mammalian)Documentation (electronic notebooks)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Automated liquid handling

• Project management, e.g. sample management

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