Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology

Overview:

Independent scientist who demonstrates innovative technical knowledge

and significantly contributes to the overall operations of the lab. Serves as a

Technical Reviewer for selected assays. Works closely with Supervisor in

development and improvement of new assays and technologies, as well as existing

assays. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills and actively

contributes to training, report generation and documentation. Demonstrates strong

supervisory skills and contributes to the achievement of company and departmental

goals and objectives. Performs and directs assays according to and in compliance

with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) and/or Points to Consider (PTC) guidelines and Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities:

As assigned by Management, supervises, plans and reviews operations for

assigned staff, including responsibility for training, managing and evaluating as

well as coordinating, scheduling and assigning work and maintaining facility's

standards.

Recommends hire/transfer/promotion/discharge and salary changes and acts on

employee problems.

Conducts employee performance appraisals in a timely and objective manner.

As assigned by Management, acts as Technical Reviewer or Principal

Investigator for assigned assays and assumes all associated responsibilities.

Responsible for appropriately conducting assays in accordance with cGMPs.

Assures that laboratory personnel are following all company SOPs and safety

rules.

Prepares and revises technical documents (Laboratory Protocols, SOPs, etc.)

Assures that batch records and other paperwork are completed according to

cGMPs and company SOPs.

Provides technical information to clients and prospects as needed.

Reviews Final Reports for protocols assigned Technical Reviewer and

participates in critical review and interpretation of test results.

Conducts critical review of results and reports data to appropriate internal staff.

Reports observations of ongoing tests to appropriate internal staff.

Interacts with pertinent internal departments (i.e. Quality Assurance and Project

Management) to assure that appropriate testing information is effectively

communicated and documented.

Effectively interacts with clients to address scientific and related issues.

Interacts with subcontractors (as appropriate) and assumes responsibility to

ensure timely and accurate completion of all subcontracted assays.

Designs and coordinates scientific development projects from inception to

completion for the development of new assays and for assay improvements.

Provides operational support for Molecular Biology activities including (Ex.

media/buffer preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment/materials staging/

Aseptic Technique).

Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize

deviation from accepted practice is required.

Works alongside supervisor and/or senior management to ensure the success of

the laboratory and meet study deadlines

Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required

Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years or more of relevant experience or equivalent with

Bachelors' degree, a minimum of 7 years or more with a Masters' degree or a

minimum of 3 years or more with a PhD.

Bachelors', Masters', or PhD in Molecular Biology or equivalent experience

Preferred (Ex. AALAC certifications, SPHR)

Our Values:

Integrity & Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing & Do it Right.

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