Senior Scientist I - Potency Assay - FSP

We are looking to fill a Senior Scientist I – Potency Assay position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supports routine testing for release, stability studies, in-process, and/or cell-line development

• Monitors the controlled temperature units, incubators

• Completes sample submission & sample management

• Maintains accurate documentation and records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of relevant experience in biology or related field,

• or a Master’s degree with 1 or more years of relevant experience in biology or related field,

Required Skills and Experience

• Current cellular and/or molecular biology and immunoassay experience

• Analysis of biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic molecules in one or more of the following techniques:

• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and binding potency assay

• Cell-based assays, e.g. reporter gene assay

• Automated liquid handling system, e.g., Bravo, etc.

• Analytical software including Softmax Pro,  (user level)

• Experience with BSL2 (Biosafety Level 2)

• Sample submission & sample management

• Cell culture (typically mammalian)

• Documentation (electronic notebooks)

Desired Skills and Experience

• High throughput liquid handling

• Project management, e.g. sample management

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.