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Senior Associate Scientist
Job Description

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Type: Contract
• Job #79786

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist, on a contract basis.

Job ID #: 79786

Work Location:
Seattle-Dexter, WA - 100% on site

Summary:
In this individual contributor, lab-based role, the Senior Associate Scientist will work in a collaborative environment to perform analytics testing to support multiple company programs. This position will report to a Manager within Analytical Core with a focus on viral vector analytics. The incumbent will join an analytical testing group that values data quality, high productivity, and teamwork.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with qPCR, ddPCR and Vector work.
• Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis
• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment.

Education/Experience:

• BS in a scientific discipline with 3 years (1 year with MS) of relevant industrial cell-based assay experience.
• Solid knowledge of immunology and cell biology techniques and data analysis
• Demonstrate ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience with qPCR, ddPCR and Vector work.
• Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency utilizing MS Office products.
• Working knowledge of statistical software (R, JMP, Minitab) is preferred.
• Able to creatively manage time and elevate relevant issues to Manager.
• Strong scientific and technical writing and presentations
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexibility to work rotating offset shifts (early morning, evening and/or weekend shifts).

Responsibilities:

• Execution of routine analytical testing including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, molecular biology, and cell-based assays to test in-process vector samples.
• Execution of multiplexed cell-based assays (killing assays, mixed lymphocyte reactions, proliferation assays, etc.).
• Data analysis and reporting with an emphasis on fast and high-quality data turnaround.
• Partner with Method Development groups to support assay development, qualification, and transfer.
• Develop processes and methods to improve lab execution and data analysis efficiency.
• Timely and thorough documentation and completion of electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Author reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results.
• Oversee inventory, quality control, qualification, and distribution of critical reagents used in routine analytical testing.
• Track reagent usage, coordinate with internal customers, and maintain accurate records.

Pay Range: $77-$82/hr