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TSR is a premier National U.S. Staffing company with over 50 years of staffing excellence.
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company is hiring a Scientist for a 12+ month contracting role. Please ONLY local candidates to Seattle WA.
Top Skills:
- PhD or MS in immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline
- Post-doctoral and/or analytical assay development experience is highly desirable, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industryCell Culture experience
- Cell Engineering experience preferred In-depth understanding of cell biology, with a preference for expertise in T cell activation and suppression
- Technical experience in developing cell-based assaysKnowledge of cGxP requirements is preferred
Work Location: Seattle WA
Pay: $73-74/hour W2
Responsibilities:
- Seeking a Scientist within Cell Therapy to lead potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products
- This position involves developing state-of-the-art potency assays to support the company's portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cell biology, preferably T cell biology, and expertise in designing and developing functional assays
- This role requires close collaboration with potency team members to ensure the development of high-quality functional assays
- Responsible for developing potency assays for both early- and late-stage development programs, as well as creating fit-for-purpose biological characterization assays
- Additionally, responsible for training and transferring these assays to internal and external QC labs
- Contributes to the formulation of sound scientific strategies to ensure regulatory acceptance of biological assays in clinical development
- Accountable for the generation, documentation, and analysis of experimental results
- Oversees experimental design, execution, data review and analysis, document writing, and contributions to regulatory submissions
- Ensures timely communication of data, draws appropriate conclusions, and designs subsequent steps
- Participates in project and program team meetings to present data and provide updates
- Collaborates with stakeholders in partner organizations on technical and strategic activities
- Develops engineered cell lines to support assay development
- Proven history of applying rigorous scientific principles to achieve technical accomplishments
