Associate Scientist - Cell Therapy API Development

Associate Scientist - Cell Therapy API Development

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$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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Our large pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their growing Cell Therapy API Development organization and support blood sample management and testing activities. This individual will be completing apheresis formulation, cryopreservation of samples, managing and tracking sample inventory, maintaining and ensuring accuracy across databases as well as owning sample delivery and coordination across internal teams.

Training is provided for this role and this team provides a lot of opportunity for growth! Other responsibilities include:

• Completing formulation of apheresis material and working with multiple species’ blood samples to support the pipeline portfolio and explore novel and innovative approaches to safety assessment in drug development.

Sample coordination which includes:

• Managing request forms to determine material needed (new formulations or reserved material)
• Forecasting, coordinating, and submitting samples of fresh apheresis material to other internal teams for requested testing
• Keeping records of orders, COA, etc.
• Executing cryopreservation for samples and storing material
• Maintaining internal databases and ensuring correct sample information is updated and accurate which includes authoring eLNs of formulation and updating Sharepoint with inventory and DA analysis

Tracking and coordinating inventory which includes:

• Getting quotations for new leukapheresis material from collection agencies based on forecasts
• Placing orders through procurement group to ensure funds are used from appropriate projects for collections
• Tracking and following up with vendors

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field of study
• 2+ years of relevant lab-based experience including cell cryopreservation
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
• Familiar with formulation of apheresis material

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 (flexible based on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Hiring Method: Multiyear contract – After 1 year on contract, the individual will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role or have their contract renewed for another year

PTO: 10 PTO days, 6 paid sick days annually & paid Holidays

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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