About this role
Associate Scientist I in Analytical Development/Analytical Operations supporting routine testing and analytical method development/optimization for characterization of LNPs/tLNPs. Also performs aseptic mammalian cell culture and supports laboratory operations with strong documentation and compliance to SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine analysis supporting LNPs/tLNPs characterization
- Develop/optimize analytical methods under supervisor guidance
- Use aseptic techniques for mammalian cell culture (tumor cell lines, T cells, PBMCs)
- Maintain ELN documentation and detailed records
- Follow safety procedures and SOPs while supporting lab operations
Technical Overview
Work includes quantitative analytical testing and method optimization for lipid nanoparticles (LNPs/tLNPs) using assays such as ELISA, gel electrophoresis, and PCR-based assays (plate-based assays). The role also uses aseptic cell culture workflows (tumor cell lines, T cells, PBMCs) and maintains an electronic lab notebook (ELN) with SOP-aligned documentation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level Associate Scientist I with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field and 0-3 years of industry experience. They can run routine analytical testing and contribute to method development/optimization for characterization of LNPs/tLNPs, including proficiency with ELISA, gel electrophoresis, and PCR-based assays. They also have strong aseptic cell culture experience (tumor cell lines, T cells, PBMCs) and maintain meticulous documentation in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
Must-Have Skills
Perform routine analysis and contribute to development/optimization of methods under supervisor guidance to support characterization of LNPs/tLNPs and subcomponents.Use aseptic techniques to culture mammalian cellsincluding tumor cell linesT cellsand PBMCs.Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries.Follow safety procedures/guidelinesprotocolsand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Nice-to-Have Skills
Prior experience with plate-based assaysPrior experience with ELISAPrior experience with gel electrophoresisPrior experience with PCR-based assaysPrior experience with cell culture aseptic techniques0-3 years industry experience
Tools & Platforms
electronic lab notebook (ELN)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Required Skills
analytical method developmentanalytical method optimizationLNPs/tLNPs characterizationroutine testingaseptic techniquescell cultureplate-based assaysELISAgel electrophoresisPCR-based assaystumor cell linesT cellsPBMCselectronic lab notebook (ELN)SOPsdocumentationequipment maintenanceinventoryaliquotinglabelingdata reportssafety procedures
Hard Skills
analytical method developmentanalytical method optimizationcharacterization of LNPs/tLNPsroutine testingplate-based assaysELISAgel electrophoresisPCR-based assayscell cultureaseptic techniquesculturing mammalian cellstumor cell linesT cellsPBMCsdata accuracydata reliabilityanalytical lab operationsequipment maintenanceinventory organization and maintenancealiquotinglabelingelectronic lab notebook (ELN)documentationdata reportspresentationssafety procedures/guidelinesStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)follow safety procedures
Soft Skills
strong attention to detailquantitative/analytical mindsetdrive to tackle complex problemsability to work in a fast-paceddynamic environmentproblem solvingorganizationexcellent written communication skillsexcellent oral communication skillsteamwork and collaborationactively contribute to improving team operationsadaptability
Keywords for Your Resume
Associate Scientist IAnalytical DevelopmentAnalytical Operationsroutine testinganalytical method developmentanalytical method optimizationcharacterizationLNPstLNPsplate-based assaysELISAgel electrophoresisPCR-based assaysaseptic techniquescell culturetumor cell linesT cellsPBMCselectronic lab notebook (ELN)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)data reportsdata accuracymammalian cellsequipment maintenanceinventoryaliquotinglabelingsafety procedurescharacterization of LNPs
Deal Breakers
Must be able to use aseptic techniques to culture mammalian cells (tumor cell lines, T cells, PBMCs), Must maintain detailed documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries, Must follow safety procedures/guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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