Job Description
Job Description:
At our company, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. As a leading global pharmaceutical company, we strive to make a difference through innovative research, discovery, and development of life-saving medications and vaccines. With over a century of experience and a steadfast dedication to scientific excellence, we have become a trusted name in the industry. Join our team and be a part of our mission to create a healthier future for all.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Principal Scientist with significant experience in immunological assays and drug discovery to join our Quantitative Biosciences team in West Point, PA. Working collaboratively with our local discovery teams the successful candidate will apply their skills in immunological assay development, data analysis, laboratory automation and assay detection technologies such as high content imaging and flow cytometry to advance therapeutic programs in Immunology, Neuroscience and Infectious Diseases/Vaccines. If you are lab-focused, energetic, and looking to further develop your career in pharmacology and drug discovery, we'd love for you to be part of our diverse and passionate team.
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In this role you will:
- Develop and execute novel, creative, and translatable assays, critically analyze and interpret the data from these assays, and integrate the data with results generated in other functional areas to ensure success of discovery programs in Immunology, Neuroscience and Infectious Diseases/Vaccines.
- Represent Quantitative Biosciences on core discovery program teams as needed and partner across these matrixed program teams to define program strategy and goals and to coordinate department engagement to deliver on those goals.
- Collaborate with our disease area, genome sciences and chemical biology colleagues as needed to identify our next generation of drug targets.
- Identify, validate, and integrate new technologies or methodologies to increase efficiency and productivity, drive program progression, and facilitate clinical translation of discovery programs.
- Work with automation engineers to transfer assays developed at the bench onto integrated robotic systems.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced scientists, empowering their success and ensuring their professional development.
- Properly document protocols and findings, author preclinical regulatory documents, and comply with all laboratory safety requirements.
- Integrate and interpret complex data and communicate science and strategy to stakeholders and management.
What you will need:
- An advanced degree in Immunology, pharmacology, or a related discipline, and a BS degree with 12+ years relevant experience, or an MS degree with 8+ years relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 4+ years relevant experience.
- A proven track record in the design and execution of cell based and/or ex vivo immunological assays to support drug discovery efforts using detection technologies such as fluorescence/luminescence, flow cytometry, high content imaging, ELISA, Mesoscale/ Luminex.
- A robust understanding of drug discovery and clinical development and experience on drug discovery programs from at least lead identification through to the delivery of a preclinical candidate.
- An ability to provide mentorship and guidance to more junior scientists and peers.
- An expert knowledge of immunology, and preferably an additional working knowledge of neuroscience and/or infectious diseases/vaccines.
- Knowledge and experience using automated liquid handlers for incorporation into assay development.
- The ability to communicate effectively with and relate to a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, peers, direct reports, partner organizations and external collaborators.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- A passion for innovation and problem-solving.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
viruses, radioactive materials
Job Posting End Date:
11/6/2024
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Requisition ID:R316244