This position will have a key role in the Molecular Biology Analytics (MBA) group primarily supporting Biologics Process Development in New Jersey. The role will be based in the New Brunswick location. Specifically, the role will provide timely molecular analytical support for multiple biological programs and further enhance the capabilities of the MBA group.
Key Responsibilities
- Generating and analysing data characterizing the integrity, integration number, copy number, transcript quality and variants arising from the expression cassette used to generate cell lines of interest.
- Identify the tolerance limits of the present platform, determine strategies to make quantum improvements in the technology and processes.
- Trouble shoot assays.
- Assessment and implementation of novel molecular technologies to improve current platform processes for cell line performance and characterization.
- Identify and develop new technologies and processes for constructing and enhancing cell line performance of cell lines destined for biological manufacturing.
- Collaborate on implementation of genomic and transcriptomic platforms.
- Help author and review reports for which molecular analytical support is required.
- Set up and maintain collaborative interactions with Research and Development, Molecular Biology, Process Development and where appropriate with manufacturing groups.
- Maintain state of the art knowledge, present at meetings and publish their results and author technical documents.
- Help with tissue culture experiments is needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
- Required M.Sc. with a minimum of 4-6 years, or Ph.D. with a minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Solid background in molecular biology.
- Proficiency in a number of molecular biology techniques is essential, particularly in DNA and RNA isolation, Southern and Northern blot, qPCR, cDNA generation, and primer design.
- Experience in plasmid cloning and DNA sequencing is preferred.
- Experience in Next Generation Sequencing and tissue culture is very helpful.
- Able to independently design experiments, collect and interpret data.
- Good laboratory practices to maintain sample purity and integrity in an aseptic environment.
- Effective oral and written communication capabilities.
100% onsite
Work Schedule: M-F (normal business hours)
This posting is for a contract assignment with
ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to
Bristol Myer-Squibb.
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is the following range ($42- $44.63/hr). While the final, individual compensation and any available benefits will be determined by your employer of record ASK Staffing, Inc (and not BMS), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.
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