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Actalent Sr. Scientist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description:
Seeking a Sr. Scientist who has interest working within research & development within medical device! This Scientist will help assist in the development, validation, and transfer of new tissue processing and cell sample preparation methods and/or cell pathway and signaling assays for cancer cells from various tissues.
Responsibilities:
Culture and prepare consistent batches of human cells for assays
Participate in clinical studies, study set up and generation of results
Perform assays to identify and sort cell types by biomarkers
Perform genotypic and pathway characterizations for human cells
Collaborate with science Directors to develop new assays or troubleshoot existing assays
Management and organization of laboratory resources, instruments, procedures/protocols.
Provide documentation control support, including cell assay R&D results records, specimen and results database, and procedures.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Skills:
Cell culture, report writing, Assay, research & development, Flow Cytometry, Oncology, Immunology, Writing reports
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced Degree preferred in Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology,
Oncology, or Translational or Systems Medicine, with experience in research laboratory in molecular cell biology, human cell culture and microplate-based live cell assay development
Ph.D. with minimum of 5 years post-doctoral experience developing activity-based live cell assays for small molecules, OR
Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 years of industry experience developing activity based live cell assays for small molecules, OR bachelor of Science degree with a minimum of 20 years of industry experience developing activity-based live cell assays for small molecules, AND Experience in a medical laboratory or biotechnology setting consistent with the job duties and responsibilities
Prefer experience with development of cell cytometry (5-channel) and immunochemistry assays for human cells, human primary cell work and Luminex experience highly preferred
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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