Associate Scientist/Scientist, BCGT Analytical Development

ZipRecruiter; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotech industry seeks an Associate Scientist/Scientist for their BCGT Analytical Development team. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative analytical methods supporting biologics and gene therapy, requiring skills in molecular biology and proficiency in cell-based assays. This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about research and collaboration in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 1-2 years relevant experience, or Ph.D. with 0-1 years in industry.
• Extensive experience in molecular and cell biology.
• Experience in cell therapy and GMP environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and perform advanced tissue culturing and maintenance.
• Execute cell-based assays and perform DNA/RNA extraction.
• Document experiments and results adhering to good documentation practices.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Tissue Culture

PCR Techniques

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related field

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Prism GraphPad

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Associate Scientist/Scientist, BCGT Analytical Development

Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, BCGT Analytical Development

Location: 760 Pennsylvania Dr. Exton, PA

Reports to: Director, BCGT Analytical Development

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary:

We seek a highly skilled Associate Scientist/Scientist to join our dynamic Molecular and Cell Biology team. This role will focus on developing analytical methods supporting biologics, cell, and gene therapy modalities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tissue culture, cell line maintenance, cell-based assays, and proficiency in molecular approaches such as DNA/RNA extraction and PCR techniques.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and perform advanced tissue culturing, maintenance and treatment of mammalian cell lines.
• Execute cell-based assays with high proficiency.
• Possess knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular approaches, including DNA/RNA extraction, ddPCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, and primer/probe design.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook, documenting all experimental designs and results while adhering to good documentation practices.
• Present experimental designs and outcomes to various audiences at program and department meetings.
• Author and review method development reports, SOPs, validation protocols/reports, comparability protocols, and reports.
• Apply critical thinking and excellent data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel and Prism GraphPad software.
• Perform general laboratory and company-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• Master's degree in, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 0-1 years of relevant experience in industry settings.
• Extensive experience in molecular biology and cell biology.
• Demonstrated passion for new technologies and methods.
• High organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight timelines in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, think critically, multi-task, and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Quick learner, highly motivated, hard-working, and detail oriented.
• Effective communicator, team player, transparent, and honest.
• Experience in cell therapy and a GMP environment is strongly desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with .