Associate Scientist – mRNA Platform Analytical Development (Onsite, Seattle, WA)
We are looking for an Associate Scientist for our client, a Global Biopharmaceutical Company. You will directly employ biophysical, analytical, and cell assay techniques to develop our next-generation gene-edited therapies. In this capacity, the Associate will design and execute analytical methods for mRNA molecules to enable robust ex vivo studies. An outstanding candidate will be driven by a desire to create, optimize, and define processes with speed in a collaborative environment.
This is a 40-hour per-week, 6-month contract, 100% onsite role in Seattle, WA. (The candidate must be able to work onsite 5 days a week).
This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.
Responsibilities
- Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays for the characterization of mRNA molecules
- Assist in the design, and evaluate the performance, of new analytical development assays
- Assist in establishing SOPs and protocols for analytical assays
- Manage samples and data related to mRNA platform process development
- Optimize workflows for assessing mRNA attributes and impurities
- Provide experimental design and execution support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.)
- Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation
- Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions
- Author technical reports, study memos, and protocols
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience as an Associate Scientist in mRNA Analytics/Development
- Proficiency in generating and interpreting qPCR and RT-PCR data sets
- Proficiency with capillary electrophoresis (preferred Sciex PA800 Plus system), Agarose gel electrophoresis, and/or TapeStation analysis
- Proficiency with ELISA workflows
- Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids
Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the
Associate Scientist – mRNA Platform Analytical Development (Onsite, Seattle, WA) role).
Compensation: $42/hr - $47.37/hr.
Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.
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