Scientist/Assoc. Scientist-Cell Therapy or Viral Vector

Title: Scientist/Assoc. Scientist-Cell Therapy or Viral Vector

Location: Worcester, MA

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

Type: 6+ Month Contract (possibility for contract-to-hire)

Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Develop and qualify cell-based potency assays for cell therapy and/or vector
• Determine potency and stability for drug substances and/or drug product
• Maintain cell lines for various assays
• Perform molecular assays, including but not limited to qPCR, ddPCR and ELISA as needed
• Maintain clear and complete experimental records. Present findings within department and cross functional
• Author and review documentations, including SOP and reports

Requirements:

• Degree in immunology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences or a closely related field with minimum 3-5 years for BS, 1-3 years for MS or 0-2 years for PhD of relevant industry experience
• Exp. in various analytical detections, including but not limited to qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, luminance and fluorescence

"Nice to Haves":

• • Exp. in developing cell-based potency assays, including mechanism of action (MOA) based potency assays for biologics, gene and/or cell therapy is a plus
  • Exp. in analytical development for assay development and qualification is a plus

Joule, a System One division is a leader in specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. With more than 6,000 employees and roughly 50 offices throughout the U.S. we provide scientific, clinical, engineering, energy, IT, legal and administrative staffing services. For more than 40 years, we have delivered workforce solutions and integrated services to clients nationally.