Scientist
- Full-Time
- San Diego, CA
- Emergent Biosolutions
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.
Position Summary
Primarily responsible for assay/method development and testing research samples generated by Process Development and Production team. Also responsible for conducting lab experiments and data management to complete the project tasks
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Develops, optimize, and validate analytical assays for a variety of vaccine candidates.
Troubleshoots issues related to the process and product development.
Works cross-functionally with other teams for assay optimization.
Designs experiment, analyzes results, optimizes sample processing and quantification methods.
Provides technical strategies for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing the selection of appropriate technologies.
Supports the process development team with sample testing, and troubleshooting.
Handles multiple projects and deliver results to team in a timely manner.
Guides/trains junior level associates.
Minimum Education, Experience and Skills
Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline required and Ph.D. degree is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years' assay/method development experience with a M.S degree or 1 years’ experience with Ph.D. degree.
Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.
Experience in analytical methods including LC-MS/MS, RP-HPLC, Ion exchange HPLC, capillary gel electrophoresis required.
Immunoassay method development (ELISA/Gyrolab/HCP) and TCID50 experience
strongly preferred.
Molecular biology (qPCR, RT-PCR) preferred.
Proteomics knowledge, sequencing experience is a plus.
Protein characterization experience is a plus.
Open-minded and detail oriented.
Strong trouble shooting and data analysis skills.
Team member with the desire to include ideas and information from other team members in a timely manner to draw scientific conclusions.
Hands-on experience with state-of the-art methods and instrumentation to support method development.
Excellent organizational skills, proven collaboration skills, learning agility, conceptual and strategic thinking, and passion for results.
Quality management system experie nce is a plus.
Good writing and communication skills.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
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Position Summary
Primarily responsible for assay/method development and testing research samples generated by Process Development and Production team. Also responsible for conducting lab experiments and data management to complete the project tasks
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Develops, optimize, and validate analytical assays for a variety of vaccine candidates.
Troubleshoots issues related to the process and product development.
Works cross-functionally with other teams for assay optimization.
Designs experiment, analyzes results, optimizes sample processing and quantification methods.
Provides technical strategies for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing the selection of appropriate technologies.
Supports the process development team with sample testing, and troubleshooting.
Handles multiple projects and deliver results to team in a timely manner.
Guides/trains junior level associates.
Minimum Education, Experience and Skills
Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline required and Ph.D. degree is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years' assay/method development experience with a M.S degree or 1 years’ experience with Ph.D. degree.
Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.
Experience in analytical methods including LC-MS/MS, RP-HPLC, Ion exchange HPLC, capillary gel electrophoresis required.
Immunoassay method development (ELISA/Gyrolab/HCP) and TCID50 experience
strongly preferred.
Molecular biology (qPCR, RT-PCR) preferred.
Proteomics knowledge, sequencing experience is a plus.
Protein characterization experience is a plus.
Open-minded and detail oriented.
Strong trouble shooting and data analysis skills.
Team member with the desire to include ideas and information from other team members in a timely manner to draw scientific conclusions.
Hands-on experience with state-of the-art methods and instrumentation to support method development.
Excellent organizational skills, proven collaboration skills, learning agility, conceptual and strategic thinking, and passion for results.
Quality management system experie nce is a plus.
Good writing and communication skills.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.