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Position Summary:

The Associate Scientist will have a key role in the Molecular Biology Analytics (MBA) group, primarily supporting Biologics Process Development in New Jersey. Specifically, the role will provide timely molecular analytical support for multiple biological programs and further enhance the capabilities of the MBA group. The role will be based in the New Brunswick, New Jersey location, and may be eligible for a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and clean work environmentMaintaining an accurate and current laboratory notebookGenerating and analyzing data characterizing the integrity, integration number, gene copy number, transcript quality, and variants arising from the expression cassette used to generate cell lines of interestIdentifying the tolerance limits of the present platform, determining strategies to make improvements in the technology and processesTroubleshooting assaysAssessing and implementing novel molecular technologies to improve current platform processes for cell line performance and characterizationIdentifying and developing new technologies and processes for constructing and enhancing the performance of cell lines destined for biological manufacturingHelping to author and review MBA technical reportsMaintaining collaborative interactions with Research & Development, Process Development, and Manufacturing groupsMaintaining state-of-the-art knowledge, presenting at meetings, and publishing results

Qualifications & Experience

B.S. with preferably 2-4 years or M.S. with 0-2 years of relevant experienceA developed knowledge of the principles and concepts of molecular biologyExperience in molecular biology techniques, particularly in DNA and RNA isolation, their manipulation, and plasmid cloningExperience in Next Generation Sequencing is very helpfulAbility to design and execute experiments based on protocolsAbility to analyze and interpret experimental dataKnowledge of good laboratory practices to maintain sample purity and integrity in an aseptic environmentEffective oral and written communication capabilities

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