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Pay Range - $28 to $30/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a background in protein biochemistry and cell biology for the position of Process Development Associate, to join our Critical Reagent Group.
• The Critical Reagent Group serves our global our network with the creation, inventory and distribution of critical reagents required for characterization, in-process and release testing of our biological products.
• The PD Associate will work with a team of talented scientists to mainly lead and support our Biosimilar products, as well as conjugation of antibodies and proteins used in Immunoassays, bioassays, and the creation and characterization ready-to-plate bioassay cell banks.
• The successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, organize and analyze results using integrated digital documentation and data visualization tools.
• In addition, the PD Associate will interface with client and partner organizations and represent the Critical Reagents team in scientific and cross-functional meetings.

Responsibilities:

• The main responsibility for this role will be to lead and support receiving, aliquoting, distributing and archiving of our Biosimilar products.
• Support the team in the distribution of critical reagents to all our sites.
• Characterization of Critical Reagents and preparation of Certificates of Analysis.
• Support the team in Creation and characterization of adherent and suspension cell lines to create robust and high-quality cell banks for use in Quality Control cell-based bioassays.
• Management of a complex inventory database and inventory forecasting and planning
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional team members, clients, and partner organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of science and 2 years of experience in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or any related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and excellent documentation skills; Demonstration of proficiency in digital data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in digital inventory database management.
• Strong and broad skills using the tools and techniques of Project Management; specifically, knowledge of SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Communicates effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued, and understood; works well in teams.
• Advanced scientific/technical reading/writing skills, advanced scientific analysis skills, and advanced laboratory work skills
• Hands-on experience in cell culture/cell biology techniques.

Basic Qualifications:      

• 0+ Years w/ Relevant BS OR equivalent 2+ Years w/ Relevant AS OR equivalent 4+ Years w/ HS Foundational knowledge of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform work in a role