Co-Op Scientists in the Regulated Immunogenicity and Molecular Bioanalytics team within Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) at Spring House Innovation Park contribute to the vaccine and biologic therapeutic area through development, optimization, validation, clinical and pre-clinical testing. This specific position will support the molecular team and the individual should have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of molecular biology as it pertains to method development and testing. The successful candidate will provide input into the design of experiments to optimize methods, evaluate new techniques, and trouble-shoot molecular assays as needed. Experience in Next Generation Sequencing is desired.

The responsibilities of the Co-Op scientist will be to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to contribute to the support of the vaccines and biologics pre-clinical and clinical studies. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of molecular characteristics impacting bioanalytical procedures.

Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

• B.A./B.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent bio-related science with 3+ years of molecular biology or related experience.
• M.S. in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology, or equivalent bio-related science

Responsibilities:

• Communicates results and provides unsolicited ideas to team and project lead through presentations and reports.
• Provide input as a scientist on method development and test method optimization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrates urgency and sensitive to meet project timelines

Required Experience and Skills:

• Experience executing routine molecular assays, data interpretation, and quality control techniques for technologies including NGS, nucleic acid extraction, qPCR/dPCR.
• Ability to follow established procedures, develop new protocols, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver ideas to an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven experience thinking critically and ability to solve complex technical issues
• Competent individual that maintains full accountability for data generated and can work collaboratively in an organized setting.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Experience with use of automated equipment and Biomek i7 liquid handler.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and reworking experiments based on data interpretation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Nextflow, or equivalent).
• Experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets.

Your role at our company is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we're counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At our company, we're inventing for life.

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Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
11/22/2024
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Requisition ID:R310522