Research Associate

Spectraforce Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Research Associate for an onsite, 12-month assignment in Philadelphia, PA. This early-career scientist will perform testing on lentiviral products, collaborate with teammates, and contribute to development of analytical methods in a GLP-like or cGMP-influenced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data presentation, and teamwork to support process development and discovery teams in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

• BS with at least 1 year of relevant experience in Biopharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Lab-focused, detail-oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products for analytical requirements.
• Communicate scientific data effectively through protocols, methods and reports.
• Contribute to development of novel methods to quantify lentiviral product strength, safety and identity.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organized / detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Lab collaboration / teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Western Blot

ELISA/Alphalisa

PCR-based methods

Flow cytometry

Particle analysis

Cell-based viral titration

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite, 5 days)

Duration: 12 months

Job Description

As an early career Scientist, you will bring your scientific skills to our team that is responsible for developing and performing testing methods to support our internal lentiviral vector programs. Working closely with others, you will take what you know and apply it each day in the lab. As the successful candidate, you will embrace the principle of being not only an accomplished scientist, but also an essential collaborator and team player.

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.