Associate Scientist

Precision for Medicine; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision for Medicine seeks an Associate Scientist to support cellular assay development, validation, and execution. The role includes Tuesday–Saturday shifts to maintain operational continuity and may supervise testing activities in CLIA/CAP/ISO settings when qualified.

Responsibilities include performing neutralizing antibody and related immunocellular assays, data analysis, SOP improvement, and collaboration across teams. Strong biology background and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Expert level mammalian cell culture and plate-based cellular assay experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Strong computational skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assays and other immunocellular assays.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and present results accurately.
• Improve SOPs and contribute to documentation updates.
• Troubleshoot routine scientific issues and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with technical teams and support equipment qualifications.
• Prepare abstracts or papers; present at meetings or publications.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell-based assays

Data analysis

Communication skills

Computational skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical sciences

Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant lab experience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Associate Scientist participates in cellular assay development, validation, and execution including sample analysis in a timely manner. This position requires a Tuesday through Saturday work schedule to support cellular activities and maintain operational continuity. Performs assays according to SOPs and supports development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May serve as a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor, when qualified and designated, providing day-to-day oversight of testing activities in accordance with CLIA/CAP, ISO and NY laboratory policies.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Perform Neutralizing Antibody Assay primarily, as well as other immunocellular assays
• Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
• Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
• Act as a scientific technology platform lead externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
• Write and prepare abstracts, techniques/or draft scientific papers to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant lab experience in an acceptable laboratory; or

Master’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant lab experience in an acceptable laboratory.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in one of chemical, biological, clinical or medical sciences, or medical technology

Other Required:

• Expert level mammalian cell culture and plate-based cellular assay experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
• Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
• Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, and GraphPad Prism
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
• Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• A solid understanding of current GxP and CAP/CLIA/ISO/NY clinical laboratory standards
• Demonstrated skills with assays used for immune monitoring such as Total Antibody Detection, Cell-based Neutralizing Antibody and functional cytokine production assay.

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$83,200 - $124,800 USD

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