Associate Research Scientist – Analytical Development
External ID # 58642-1
Seattle, WA- ON SITE
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $50-56/hour - Depending on Education and Experience
Summary:
The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. The Associate Scientist will assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred. Knowledge with T cell biology is also preferred. The role calls for close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays.
Responsibilities:

• Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs.
• Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis.
• Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps.
• Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results.
• Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function.
• Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems.

Skills or Requirements:

• Direct cell culture experience is required.
• Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred.
• Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred.
• Works predominantly within established procedures but is capable of recognizing potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with manager, intra-department teams, and cross-functional teams.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments.

Education/Experience:

• B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience or
• M.S. with minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in T cell biology

What’s In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Founded in 1940, Yoh operates from 75 locations throughout North America and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Yoh was the nation’s first technology staffing firm. As a business unit of Day & Zimmermann, Yoh has a flourishing global footprint, as our parent company operates from more than 150 worldwide locations.
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