Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Overview

The Associate Scientist, Analytical Development supports analytical development assay qualification, and GXP early-stage assay development projects. Familiarity with multi-color flow cytometry is required. The scientist possesses an understanding of cancer immunology and the activation of T-cells. This role requires relevant experience in analytical method development and proficient technical training in functional cellular and flow cytometry assays. This position is also responsible for supporting the planning, documentation, execution, and reporting to facilitate the analytical and process development goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·       Assist in developing and performing analytical methods and data analysis of assays, including multi-color flow cytometry.

·       Experience with isolation and sorting of individual cell populations is preferred.

·       Lead the analytical development of assays involving a variety of protocols and techniques.

·       Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge on automation and analytical tools/equipment.

·       Analyze and interpret experimental results.

·       Organize results for team presentation and discussion.

·       Lead write-up of protocols and associated reports.

·       Provide support related to data and records management.

·       Ensure training is up to date on new processes and analytical methods.

·       Compliance and maintenance of lab safety, environment, and quality.

·       Perform duties and responsibilities with proficiency and conformance to internal standard operating procedures and international governing procedures and standards.

·       Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

·       Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations.

·       Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

·       4 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in a life science or STEM- related discipline, 2 years of related experience with a master’s degree in a life science or STEM-related discipline, or 1 year of related experience with a Ph.D. in a life science or STEM- related discipline.

·       Familiar with developing and supporting T cell and genome editing cell therapy product development.

·       Must comprehend regulations and guidance documents and apply critical thinking. Skills to evaluate requirements and effectively communicate (written and oral) findings.

·       Must work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple concurrent projects with high independence.

·       Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.

·       Must be organized, be able to multi-task, and be a team player.

·       Must be organized, able to multitask, and be a team player.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

·       Hands-on cell culture and associated lab experience are desirable.

·       Proficiency in graphing and statistical software is desirable.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required 

·       Must be able to move to and from the office to the lab located on separate floors and move about to the office and lab as needed.

  ·       Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

  ·       Must be able to grasp with both hands, perform repetitious actions such as pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand/ arm, and reach above shoulder height.

  ·       Must be able to use several types of laboratory equipment and pipettes for extended periods.

  ·       Must be able to work on a tablet or computer typing for 50% of a typical working day.

  ·       Must be able to move and lift 20 pounds multiple times daily.

  ·       Must be able to use near vision to view samples at close range.

  ·       Wear proper personal protective equipment when in a laboratory setting, i.e., safety glasses, lab coats, and closed-toed shoes.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This position will work in both an office and a laboratory setting. When in the lab, there may be a risk of exposure to hazardous or biological waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated areas and waste.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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