Job Description :
Company Overview:
Creating value by bringing together the right people to achieve results is our motto. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with us because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success.
Our client, is the world''s largest independent multinational biopharmaceutical company, seeks an accomplished Scientist.
Note:
Red Flags: No virus or viral vector experiences.
Interview Process: 1- phone interview; 1- In person onsite interview.
Description:
The scientist is responsible for designing lentiviral DNA construct and carrying out small- to mid-scale viral-vector productions, concentration and quantification.
The scientist is expected to learn methods in the laboratory quickly and propose/implement creative solutions that are beneficial to the group.
Track records of establishing cutting edge technologies in a respective area where the candidate’s expertise is.
Plasmid DNA prep & DNA sequencing outsourcing. Maintain cell culture. Design, execute, & analysis of data of assigned experiments. Communicate with collaborators, peers, manager with experimental data. Document work in electronic notebook.
Requirements:
Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 5 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 7 years of scientific experience.
Hands on experience on lentiviral vector production & concentration. Experience on designing lentiviral DNA construct. Design, execute and data analysis of assigned tasks. Problem solving capability and understanding literature. PhD is preferred.
The qualified candidate should have extensive expertise in virology, especially retrovirus and lentivirus, and lentiviral vector technology.
Strong knowledge of retrovirus / retroviral, lentiviral vector, applications of viral vectors, Virology.
The scientist should be proficient in relevant analytical methods to examine gene and protein expression using FACS, Immunoblot, and etc.
The candidate should be an independent scientist with strong molecular biology skills, have demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems, and be able to work in cross-functional teams.
Good understanding of the viral vector for gene therapy applications and of viral vector production processes.
Demonstrated strong skills in molecular and basic cell biology.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in team environment.
I''d love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley.
If you''re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we''d like to work with you. We''re driven, people driven. We also offer group health Insurance (employee paid on a pre-tax basis
NOTE: “Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”