Hiring : Assistant / Associate Scientist || Seattle WA

Job Title : Assistant / Associate Scientist

Duration : 12 Month Contract (Possible extension based on work performance)

Location : Seattle WA 98109

Onsite Position

Schedule : Normal business hours, with OT flexibility

Job Description : Top Skills :

Previous Cell Therapy Experience

Previous experience with process development or manufacturing

Experience with mammalian or primary cell culture in a laboratory setting

Data analysis experience with JMP software, and presentation skills.

Primary Responsibilities

In this individual contributor, lab-based role the Assistant / Associate Scientist will work in a collaborative environment to perform studies, develop, and optimize unit operations to support process and platform development programs. The incumbent will join a process development group that values data quality, high productivity, and teamwork. Key responsibilities include :

Design and execute small and large-scale cell therapy process development experiments.

Analyze and interpret experimental data using statistical techniques

Compile dataset from flow cytometry, cell functionality, and chemical assays

Document experiments and summarize results in peer-reviewed Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) entries thoroughly and on timely basis, and author development reports when relevant

Work with cross-functional stakeholders and partners to support quick turnaround-times

Participates in troubleshooting of routine technical or operational problems and initiative related to continuous improvement

Assist with routine lab maintenance and help maintain inventory of lab supplies and reagents

Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies / procedures / regulations

Maintain flexibility with working hours and weekend work on some occasions to support lab execution.

Required Qualifications

BS or MS degree in cell biology / bioengineering or related field with 2-5 years of industry experience

Experience with mammalian or primary cell culture in a laboratory setting

Experience in designing and executing experiments

Experience in analyzing data using statistical techniques and summarizing results

Experience with scientific technical writing and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in developing and optimizing unit operations for adoptive T-cell therapy manufacturing

Familiarity with immunology and cell biology pertaining to the development of cell-based therapeutics

Ability to work in a self-driven, fast-paced team environment and prioritize work from multiple projects

Data analysis experience with JMP software