Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development-Flow Cytometry
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With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.
Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development-Flow Cytometry
Responsibilities:
- Perform flow cytometry-based methods and maintain flow cytometry instruments.
- Phase Appropriate development of cGMP release & stability methods to transfer to the Quality Control division for clinical manufacturing.
- Support process development testing.
- Preparation and characterization of cellular controls.
- Draft SOPs and technical reports. Ability to communicate data in the form of presentations.
- Maintain a high standard of experimentation and record keeping.
- Position is laboratory-based, requires working independently and in a team environment to deliver against timelines.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS or MS in a biotechnology related field (biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, biology) with 3-5 years of experience in a GMP regulated industry setting.
- Experience designing and performing multicolor flow cytometry with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of ICH guidelines required for phase appropriate method development.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills for document writing and data presentations.
- Experience working within CMC and tech transfer (e.g. analytical development and/or QC) for cell therapy products.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in Design of Experiments (DoE) software is a plus.
- Positive can-do attitude, desire to learn and grow capabilities.
- Ability to rapidly adjust to changing priorities and timelines, learn new skills and stretch abilities.
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Benefits for you:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match – could be convinced to use the word “competitive.”
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance (consolidate)
…and more! More details to be shared.
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