What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist- Lab Sciences position at 122 Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC?
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About the role:
Are you an experienced candidate looking for a new opportunity and a growing and innovative company? Altasciences is looking for you. We need someone who can provide technical and scientific leadership in the area (e.g., spectrophotometry, chromatography, ligand assay, flow cytometry, molecular biology). Plan and executes projects, and identifies and acquires the necessary facilities, equipment and procedures for research projects by performing the below duties.
What You’ll Do Here:
· Oversee and maintain study conduct according to GLP regulations and as described in the appropriate oversight documents (ex: SOPs, Study Protocol, and Analytical Study Plan).
· Under supervision, critically analyze study or project data and compile into reports for internal and client sponsored GLP and non-GLP preclinical drug studies.
· Collect and review molecular biology data according to the Contributing Scientist or Principal Investigator and the appropriate oversight documents (ex: Protocol, Analytical Study Plan, SOPs).
· Write and peer review technical documents (ex: Protocols, SOP’s, validation plans, study forms, and data reports).
· Assist with the development and implementation of new assays and projects to support internal and client sponsored studies.
· Assist with responding to inquiries from clients and other relevant parties regarding scientific aspects of projects.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Education: BS, MS, or PhD in biological, pharmaceutical science or related field
Work Experience:
BS with 3 years or MS with 1 year of experience or PhD, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience in performing laboratory-based
assays related to immunology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology/
biochemistry/chemistry.
Language(s) Skill:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating
and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and
procedure manuals. Advanced technical writing with the ability to write
and present scientific articles and complex topics to people of different
backgrounds and education levels. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Math Skills: Intermediate to Advanced Math Skills.
Training Requirements:
Attends scientific meetings as applicable.
Continual GLP refresher training.
Stays informed on current practices.
Other Requirements:
Advanced technical writing and good oral communication skills; the
ability to learn and understand complex theories and applications; the
ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; and the ability
to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Skills: Experience with GLP, knowledge of bioanalysis, and familiarity with analytical equipment e.g., chromatography, Luminex, RT-PCR equipment.
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