Quality Control Research Associate

The Planet Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group seeks a scientist to perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams. Methods include Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis and cell-based viral titration.

Strong data presentation and communication skills are essential, and the candidate should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focus on innovative

Qualifications

• BS with at least 1 year of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products using Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry and particle analysis.
• Communicate scientific data effectively through data presentations, protocols, test methods and reports.
• Help drive innovative approaches to quantitate lentiviral product strength, safety, purity and identity.

Job description

• Perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support the analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams, including but not limited to Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis, and cell-based viral titration.
• Communicate scientific data and information effectively through data presentations, protocols, test methods and development reports.
• Help drive innovative thinking for novel methods to quantitate lentiviral product strength, safety, purity, and identity.

Basic Requirements

• BS with at least 1 years of relevant experience Biopharmaceutical Industry experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or traditional biochemical methods.
• Experience developing procedures for use in GLP and/or cGMP facilities is ideal.
• Effective communication skills and collaborative skills are required.
• Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental work
• A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to design, execute and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight; and analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex analytical data.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, able to work in a timeline-driven, fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.