RCI-GILD-17214 Research Associate (Lentiviral Vector) - Philadelphia, PA

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite, 5 days)

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.