What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at Frontage Laboratories?
Associate Scientist/Scientist- Cell-Based Assay Core Facility
Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist
Location: Exton PA
Reports to: Associate Director, Core lab of Cell-based assay
Full-time
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Cell-based Assay Core Lab
The Cell-based Assay Core Lab, based at our Exton headquarters, stands as a premier provider of diverse cell-based assays. These include potency assays, neutralizing antibodies assays, EliSpot, virus plaque assay, TCID50 Assays etc.
We are seeking a candidate with a fundamental understanding of Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic about learning, and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities:
- Perform job duties with some supervision, with majority of interaction with direct supervisor and project team members.
- Prepare cell media and reagents, culture and maintain cell lines, perform transfection and transduction.
- Responsible for method development, qualification, validation and sample analysis for immunogenicity assay and cell-based assay.
- Document experimental procedures and results in a timely manner
- Draft, review, and finalize bioanalytical plans, protocols, and reports.
- The Role may also involve communication with external clients with project-related questions.
- Other responsibility as needed.
Qualifications and Preferred:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Experience with aseptic techniques and cell culture (suspension and adherent) is required.
- Experience with Organoids and 3D cell culture is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques (qPCR/ddPCR/ Elisa/ Western Blot) is a plus, but not required.
- Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence microscopy is preferred.
- Ability to learn new techniques, work on multiple projects concurrently, maintain accurate records, and comply with company policies/SOPs.
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
