Bench Scientist

Description

What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?    

• Unscreened blood, human tissue or human cell lines

What is the minimum education experience required?

• bachelor's degree

Summary

• The Translational Pathology Biomarker Testing Laboratory (TPBTL) within Client Translational Sciences organization is seeking a highly motivated, multidisciplinary, scientist, to assist with the development, implementation, and execution of biomarker testing for Client drug programs that have progressed to early phase clinical development.
• This position will primarily support immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assay development and clinical testing in our CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory.
• This includes performing and documenting standardized experiments and assisting with specimen accessioning, testing, imaging, data analysis, quality control, report writing, and other tasks, as needed.
• In addition, this position will be responsible for general laboratory operational tasks such as maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering, and inventory management.
• The scientist will work in a dynamic, cross functional team that includes pathologists, program managers, clinical technicians, data management, quality, regulatory, and management.
• Candidate must possess a commitment to excellence and quality for patients.

Principal Responsibilities

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assay development, and validation.
• Experience in multiplexing and/or fluorescent IHC, a plus.
• Daily use of microscopes and imaging systems including commercial image analysis software packages.
• With guidance as needed, independently plan and execute laboratory experiments, collect data, and communicate and present results to internal teams.
• In-depth hands-on experience in other molecular and genetic techniques and technologies is a plus.
• Maintains current and broad knowledge in Molecular & Cellular Biology, Cancer Biology, and Pathology.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data into presentations, posters, and reports.
• Assist in writing, following, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Works in a regulated environment associated with maintaining a high performing CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining reagents and supplies, instrument maintenance, and general lab duties.
• Maintains a great team culture, participates in department initiatives, and seeks career development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. and 2+ years of laboratory experience; M.S. and 0-2 years in a biological science related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to follow and execute standard operating procedures.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology and/or histology techniques.
• Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory, CLIA and/or CAP environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in cancer biology, immunology, or histopathology.
• Use of microscopes, imaging systems, image analysis software.
• Experience in multiplexing and/or fluorescent IHC, a plus.
• Assay development using automated platforms.
• Data management, data analysis, and statistical software packages.

Hard Skills:

• Experience working in a laboratory setting
• B.S.
• Strong interpersonal skills/Excellent written/oral communication skills