Scientific Manager, Bioassay
Wayne, PA, US, 19087
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
Serve as the Scientific Manager responsible for the management and scientific oversight of assigned studies within the Bioassay laboratory including development and execution of highly complex method development and characterization studies related to the testing characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics using analytical instrumentation and methodologies. Independently responsible for method feasibility, method development, method optimization, method transfers, method qualifications, method validations and routine testing under both R&D and cGMP environments. Responsible for guidance and oversight of junior Staff. Additionally, serve as subject matter expert for key Clients, Business Development and Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Functioning independently as the technical expert on highly complex studies, develop, perform, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, tests, and procedures within accepted regulatory compliance for the characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics through use of cell culture and analytical testing techniques and methodologies.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to Company policies or procedures. Actively participate in laboratory experiments and maintenance.
• Provide oversight of laboratories and mentor and/or supervise research staff in areas such as protocol interpretation, method development and refinement, study related problem resolution, and technique validation, as well as providing scientific expertise in study conduct, design, and interpretation.
• Oversee Sponsor interactions, including scientific program development, consulting on study and program design, scheduling, conduct, and reporting. Communicate and provide guidance for client issue resolution and interaction concerning regulatory issues.
• Generate and finalize high quality method and study protocols for sponsor and internal characterization and sample testing programs.
• Ensure that study protocols are amended to accurately reflect any changes in scope of work or deliverables in a timely fashion.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to resolve Bioassay challenges in a timely fashion.
• Implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and maintain laboratory state-of-the-art practices.
• Perform routine testing techniques, such as the following, with a high degree of reliability, efficiency, accuracy, and a well-versed skill set in regulatory compliance
o Cell culture and various cell handling techniques including expertise with: Adherent Cell Lines, Non-Adherent Cell Lines and Lightly Adherent cell lines
o Experience and comfort with plate reader platforms including but not limited to: Softmax Pro, Tecan Magellan, Biotek Gen-5, and/or Stegmann PLA
o High level of capability with ADC, ADCC, CDC assays
o High level of capability with Potency assays
o ELISA/ Immunoassay Analyses – Experience in kit and custom ELISA
o RT-PCR – Experience with general methods
• Independently review, interpret, analyze, evaluate, integrate, present, and discuss experimental data with research staff and Sponsor.
• Independently perform tabulation and statistical analyses of study data, as required.
• Prepare high quality final reports appropriate for assigned study, including integration of supporting subcontractor(s)’s reports into final reports as required, independently.
• Perform all other related duties as required.
Job Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Cellular/Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline. M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 year’s relevant experience within a contract research, academic or pharmaceutical industry, including experience in the core competencies of characterization and analysis of biotherapeutics.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience with contract research or the pharmaceutical industry may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Compensation Data
Pay rate for this role is $128,500 - $140,000 per year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Biologics Testing Solutions
With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs. Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression), religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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