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Title: Associate Scientist - Cell Culture

Department: Vaccine Sciences

Location: Richmond, VA, lab based

Full time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, PTO, Relocation Assistance Available

As a Scientist, you will perform a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to measure biopharmaceutical samples in a variety of formulations and /or biological matrices.

• Work with mammalian cell culture, both adherent and suspension cell lines
• Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs
• Plans and coordinates work with periodic supervision
• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance of lab equipment
• Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately
• Provides assistance and training to other team members
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

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• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar

• Assistant Scientist Level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0-1 years)
• Associate Scientist Level: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years)

• Hands on experience with mammalian cell culture
• Support testing and analysis in the immunochemistry and vaccine department (run assays, prepare samples, lab documentation)
• Manual dexterity (pipetting, operate lab equipment, etc.)
• Experience performing immunoassays, ELISA or similar testing
• Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Work both in a team environment as well as independently
• Manage time to complete assignments in expected time frame
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and complete all documentation with clear and accurate language and according to the SOP
• Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation
• Proficient in sample extraction procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule and carry out work for successful project completion.
• Familiar with operating computers and data acquisition programs.
• Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people
• Work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in non-traditional environments
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to prioritize and balance multiple projects or activities while maintaining performance goals

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