Job Information
Actalent Sr. Scientist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• 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
• 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
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
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
o Ph.D. with minimum of 5 years post-doctoral experience developing activity-based live cell assays for small molecules, OR
o Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 years of industry experience developing activity based live cell assays for small molecules, OR
o 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
• Experience in a medical laboratory
• Excellent organization skills capable of managing basic lab functions, documenting, and managing complex processes in a punctual manner
• Must have demonstrated ability to carry out human cell experiments in independent manner
• Must have practical knowledge about human cell culture for performing live cell assays
• Prefer experience with development of cell cytometry (5-channel) and immunochemistry assays for human cells, human primary cell work and Luminex experience highly preferred
• Experience managing a team of scientists to successfully develop test products
• Experience establishing, monitoring and maintaining a stable and productive environment through Quality Control, preventative maintenance and standard operating procedures to ensure uniformity of high-quality data output
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.