Development Assoc Scientist 6092

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Position Title:	Development Associate Scientist Purification/Characterization
Department:	Development
Location:
Position Reports to:	Development Scientist I
Classification:	Radford 6092 Chart C Level 2

 

OVERVIEW

The Development Associate Scientist Purification/Characterezation will be required to produce and purify RNA to support the development team’s needs. In addition, the associate will help develop and expand our current RNA characterization techniques and procedures as well as develop and optimize alternative RNA production and purification methods.

In addition to the RNA activities, some protein purification, characterization and assay development will be required.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibility for this position will be the production of RNA by in-vitro transcription reactions and its purification by HPLC.
• Additional responsibilities are:
• RNA in-vitro transcription reaction optimization.
• RNA purification development and optimization.
• Support RNA characterization initiative.
• Support pilot lot activities as required.
• Purification and characterization of proteins to be used in  IFA and  ELISA assays
• Maintenance of database.
• Write and review SOPs and STMs as needed as well writing lab summary reports.

SUPERVISION

• Normally receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Biological Science degree BS+4, MS+2 years of experience with nucleic acid purification/characterization required.
• Practical protein purification method development is a plus.
• Biological assay development is a plus.
• Good understanding of cGMP/GLP is needed.
• Good aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with experiment design will be welcome.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.

 

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This outline does not list all the duties of this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This description is not a contract for employment.