Associate Scientist I - R&D

Advantage Technical is seeking a talented and passionate Associate Scientist I - R&D for our client in Carlsbad, CA. Come join one of the world's largest life sciences companies! Do you have what it takes?

Here is your mission should you choose to accept it:

Contract length: 12 months

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm plus OT if needed

Key skills: Biological background (molecular and cell biology required), analytical techniques, experience with immune cells; Experience with bioprocess development for cell therapy preferred

Onsite? Yes (100%)

Cell Therapy Analytical Development

How will you make an impact? As a Cell Therapy Innovation Scientist, you will develop innovative cell therapy manufacturing systems that will enable our customers to develop the therapies of tomorrow and make them accessible to all.

What will you do? The Cell Therapy Innovation team is looking for an exceptional person who is proficient in cell therapy QC assay design and execution, with knowledge of T cell, NK cell, B, or other specific cell-type functional assays.

We are looking for someone dedicated to make a positive impact in cell therapy, an individual who is talented scientifically, has extensive biological experience, strong work ethic, sense of urgency. This position requires excellent technical skills, independence, enthusiasm and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a can do attitude.

Greets challenges and changes as opportunity. Collaborates with others and embraces and leverages diversity of culture and thoughts

Responsibilities • Perform cell activation, transduction, proliferation, cytotoxicity, and signaling assays, as required. • Participate in development activities for new analytical development for human T/NK/iPSC cell therapy. • Working under senior scientist, drive innovation through development of novel analytical methods to understand biomarkers and cell product attributes

How will you get here? • Demonstrated experience with bioprocess development for cell therapy preferred. • Experience with analytical techniques. • Must have excellent organizational, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills. • Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment • Strong biological background and experience with immune cells.

Education Requirements BS in biological sciences - 1-2 years experience preferred. Experience: • Experience in molecular and cell biology is required.

Experience with cell therapy automation instruments/platforms is highly preferred. • Hands-on experience with assay development • Working experience in process development or manufacturing setting is highly desired. • Experience across the range of cell therapy QC and release assays required for pre-clinical and clinical cell therapies is preferred Skills & Knowledge: • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, prioritize work across multiple projects. • Self-starter with strong work ethic. • Must have excellent organizational, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills. • Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions Working Conditions: Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs.

May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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