Research Associate

ACL Digital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a scientist to perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products onsite in Philadelphia for a 12-month period. The role involves supporting process development and discovery teams with a range of analytical methods such as Western Blot, ELISA, PCR-based assays, flow cytometry, and viral titration.

The candidate will communicate scientific findings through protocols and reports, and contribute to developing novel methods for quantifying product

Qualifications

• BS with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite, 5 days)

Duration: 12 months

Job Responsibilities

• 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.