Associate Scientist - Sample Management and Logistics

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract role as a Associate Scientist - Sample Management and Logistics with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in 

Bothell,WA, or willing to relocate.

Job Description

• The Protein and Bioanalytical Sciences (PBS) team is committed to creating and delivering quality novel research test articles for preclinical evaluation of antibody-based cancer treatments.
• This position is responsible for preparing test articles, shipping materials (both domestically & internationally), and assisting with logistical duties on behalf of various Oncology Research Unit (ORU) departments. Materials include - but are not limited to - Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), proteins, toxic linker payloads, and bioanalysis study samples.
• Additional duties include performing routine inventory maintenance and sample organizing activities.
• This person will play a critical operational role in helping shape a new team handling and organizing outgoing and incoming research grade material for our scientists and business partners to conduct scientific research and collaboration with more efficiency.

Principal Responsibilities

• Regular maintenance and auditing of robust inventories
• Performing inventory recalling activities for request fulfilment including sample preparation including aliquoting, sample checks (i.e UV-Vis)
• Timely material recording and facilitation with Shipping and Receiving documentation
• Managing large reagent inventories with Freezerworks software.
• Evaluating and building new lab efficiencies towards sample management and logistic processes
• Regular collaboration with team members and strong communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to perform routine tasks independently and commitment to high quality analysis and meticulous documentation.
• Willingness to work with potent cytotoxic compounds and following safety protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience (excluding college coursework).
• Protein and/or antibody and small compound handling experience.
• Practical and general knowledge and experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with automated lab equipment and protocols is a plus.
• Experience working with protein liquid chromatography or spectroscopy instrumentation. Prior experience working with electronic lab notebooks and/or LIMS systems.

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to work in cold environment
• Lab Experience (fresh grad acceptable at lower rate)

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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