Analyst III - Cell-based

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

In this roles, you will perform validation studies through the analysis of biological samples. Our clients trust us to deliver excellence in data and bioanalysis, and this role is a bedrock within our project lifecycle. You will work on a wide variety of sample validations, including biologics, protein, peptides, small molecules, and/or biomarkers with a team of expert scientists. This role is also exposed to a range of analytical instrumentation and each project looks different than the previous one. At BioAgilytix, we don’t limit you to only extracting samples - we train you to become a scientist.

 

We are looking for an Analyst III to support cell-based assay activities, with a strong understanding of mammalian cell culture techniques and cell-based assay methodologies.

 

Prepare worksheets with minimal supervision

Prepare plate maps

Serve as lead analyst on sample analysis projects

Troubleshoot assays

Compile/process data (make power export)

Prepare summary tables

Peer review raw data

Order reagents

Participate in assay development and validation

Run assays independently

Adhere to provided method/directive

Prepare buffers

Use LIMS system

Participate in sample analysis

Pipetting

Adhere to safety requirements

Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays

Responsible for accurate record keeping with regard to sponsor's samples, data, and reports (documentation according to GxP guidelines)

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with more than four (4) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or

Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with more than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or

PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Primarily laboratory environment

Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms

Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste

Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment

Frequent mobility needed

Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software

Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups

Requires multiple periods of intense concentration

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence

Ability to perform under stress and multi-task

Regular and consistent attendance

This is a full-time position

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook

Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.