Synectics Inc.
Associate Scientist
Synectics Inc., Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Description
The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products.Assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies.Close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays.Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs.Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis.Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps.Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results.Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function.Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems.
Qualifications
B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2+ years of relevant work experience; ORM.S. with minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in T cell biologyDirect cell culture experience is required.Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred.Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred.Works predominantly within established procedures but is capable of recognizing potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions.Ability to work productively as a member of a team.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with manager, intra-department teams, and cross-functional teams.Requires strong organizational and time management skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments.Industrial experience preferred.2+ years of direct cell culture experience.A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred.Knowledge with T cell biology is preferred.
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products.Assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies.Close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays.Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs.Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis.Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps.Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results.Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function.Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems.
Qualifications
B.S. in biological science, immunology or related discipline with at least 2+ years of relevant work experience; ORM.S. with minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in T cell biologyDirect cell culture experience is required.Technical experience with cell-based assay development is preferred.Knowledge of cGxP requirements preferred.Works predominantly within established procedures but is capable of recognizing potential problems and recommend/develop appropriate solutions.Ability to work productively as a member of a team.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with manager, intra-department teams, and cross-functional teams.Requires strong organizational and time management skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments.Industrial experience preferred.2+ years of direct cell culture experience.A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred.Knowledge with T cell biology is preferred.
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
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