Analytical Scientist

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Analytical Scientist for an On-site position with a Major Biotechnology Company located in Philadelphia, PA. This is a 9+ month contract opportunity and requires working hours to be 9 AM to 4 PM.

The High Throughput Analytics & Operations (HTAO) team in Analytical Development is seeking an analytical scientist to support routine testing of gene therapy research and development samples and for authoring technical reports for GxP studies. This position will be responsible for analyzing and reviewing data from protocol-driven studies to document results and conclusions in technical documents. The role will also involve the execution of analytical methods to support development and characterization of recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) vectors for gene therapy development.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on execution of multiple manual and/or automated analytical methods such as compendial assays, molecular assays, immunoassays, and/or cell-based potency assays
• Preparation of reagents, raw materials, and buffers/media for analytical methods
• Manage inventory of lab reagents/consumables and participate in sample and lab cleanouts
• Support maintenance and verification/calibration of laboratory equipment
• Review recent and historical data from GxP studies to author technical summary reports
• Revise and manage SOPs and templates for assay execution such as reagent preparation forms, assay records, and calculation sheets
• Create, review, and manage approval workflows in Veeva document management system
• Use of analysis software such as SoftMax Pro, GraphPad Prism, and custom in-house developed spreadsheets to perform data analysis
• Documentation of all experiments in electronic notebooks and/or technical reports

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or M.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, cell biology, or bioengineering
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience is required
• Experience with compendial assays (endotoxin, bioburden, visual inspection, etc.) is required
• General scientific knowledge of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and related analytical methods
• Ability to learn new techniques and work independently once trained on protocols
• Strong organizational, time-management, record-keeping, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high throughput lab environment
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Desired skills:

• Experience with document authoring in a GxP setting is highly preferred
• Experience with molecular assays and/or immunoassays is highly preferred
• Experience with liquid handling automation platforms (Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/Vantage, etc.) is a plus

Pay range: $36.81 - $44.18 per Hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

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