Duration: 6-month contract - possible extension/conversion
Location: Onsite in Gaithersburg, MD
Responsibilities:
Fully competent in own research area within Bioscience discipline. Initiate, direct and perform research experiments and implementing strategies. Will be able to work without direct supervision and be able to advise/train less experienced scientists.
Part of the Integrated Bioanalysis (iBA) Global Team. Responsible for delivering Flow Cytometry endpoints with a specific focus on the assessment of cellular kinetics, and pharmacodynamic biomarkers for our vast portfolio.
The ideal candidate will have extensive technical lab expertise in Flow Cytometry and will be responsible for the development and execution of high-complexity bioanalytical methods, tech-transfer of methods to established CRO partners, technical operations management and be called upon to review data to ensure assay are fit for purpose including troubleshooting and data analysis.
Qualifications:
BSc with 3+ years of experience in pharma, MS with 1-3+ years of experience in pharma, or Ph.D. degree in immunology, molecular biology or related studies with 0+ years relevant experience.
Proven expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in Flow Cytometry.
Design, execute, and troubleshoot assays to ensure they are fit for purpose
Background in clinical trial research and/or clinical diagnostic lab desirable
Expertise with OMIQ software and spectral cytometry desirable.
Candidates should be self-starters.
Clinical trial experience would be a good fit, post-doc as well.