We are looking to fill a Scientist III – Potency Assay position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off.  This is a laboratory-based role.  This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute cell-based potency assay sample testing following written analytical procedure

• Ensure work is recorded in an electronic document in a real-time manner that is clear and concise and according to departmental Stand Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Communicate test results in a timely manner

• Provide area support to ensure a safe working environment is maintained

• Support laboratory maintenance by performing routine activities including media preparation, cell culture maintenance, inventory updates, and ordering

• Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 3 to 5 years work experience in industry (preferred) or an academic laboratory working with live cell culture techniques; or a Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with 1 to 2 years work experience in industry (preferred) or an academic laboratory working with live cell culture techniques.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient sterile cell culture and aseptic technique

• Ability to handle passage of multiple cell lines separately according to method instruction, including proper use of instrument software for counting cells

• Ability to prepare media and regents as needed under sterile conditions, according to method instruction, which may include use of single-channel pipettes to accurately dispense volumes

• Proficient pipetting technique

• Documentation of all work in an electronic notebook system in a real-time manner that is clear and concise and according to departmental SOPs, using established templates

• Excellent skill in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

• Excellent organizational and planning skills to carry out experiments involving large numbers of experimental samples rapidly and efficiently

• Experience working in a team structure

• Working in a GxP regulated laboratory environment 

• Electronic notebook use

• Experience with plate-based potency assays (cell-based assays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reporter gene assays, etc.)

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!

#LI-DK1