Scientist II - 242390

Medix™; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks a Scientist II for their Analytical Development team in San Antonio. This role focuses on advancing cellular therapy testing capabilities, with responsibilities in assay development and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant scientific fields, supported by significant experience in a cGMP/FDA setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cellular therapy or regenerative medicine testing.
• Experience working in cGMP, FDA-regulated, or clinical laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support testing for cellular therapy and regenerative medicine products.
• Lead assay qualification, validation, and technical transfer processes.
• Supervise and provide guidance to laboratory staff on assay procedures and quality systems.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

qPCR

ELISA

Potency assays

Microscopy

Education

Master’s degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Cellular Engineering

Ph.D.

Job description

Scientist II - 242390

This range is provided by Medix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$103,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Medix

Recruitment Advisor, Medical Device | Medix

Scientist II (Direct Hire!)

The Scientist II, Analytical Development will lead the advancement of cellular therapy and regenerative medicine testing capabilities. This position is responsible for the development, validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of assays that assess cell viability, purity, potency, safety, and characterization.

This role provides scientific oversight for cellular therapy testing programs, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory standards. The incumbent will work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders, while also mentoring laboratory staff and maintaining the highest quality standards in a regulated environment.

Shift: M-F, business hours

Pay: $103K - $110K annually, based on experience

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Cellular Engineering (required) or Ph.D. (preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience in cellular therapy or regenerative medicine testing
• Experience working in cGMP, FDA-regulated, or clinical laboratory environments
• Hands-on skills in aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, potency assays, and microscopy

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support testing for cellular therapy and regenerative medicine products.
• Develop and optimize test methods including: Multi-color/multi-parameter flow cytometry, PCR and qPCR, Endotoxin testing, Potency assays, Multiplex ELISA, Bioassays
• Lead assay qualification, validation, and technical transfer processes.
• Supervise and provide guidance to laboratory staff on assay procedures and quality systems.
• Ensure laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with current regulations and SOPs (FDA, EMA, ISO, CLIA, cGMP, cGTP, OSHA).
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues; support CAPA activities.
• Participate in project planning, strategic initiatives, and budgeting.
• Serve as a liaison with clients, internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Foster collaborative relationships to support innovation and service delivery.
• Incorporate feedback to improve customer satisfaction and testing performance.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and scientific reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain and establish quality control parameters for laboratory assays and instrumentation.
• Assist in training, SOP development, and competency assessments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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