Senior Research Scientist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Research Scientist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
- Researches meteorological and climate influences, forecasting techniques, and applications in support of Wind and Solar generation fleets;
- Develop biological assays to determine rate-limiting steps and compare strains/enzymes;
- Maintain and continuously improve the formulation and testing lab and GMP pilot plant, including all equipment and instruments;
- Required to manage testing processes to meet customer requirements;
- Responsible, as assigned, for direct oral and written communication with customers concerning on‑going testing and testing feasibility;
- Responsible for preparing a monthly report of activities for the Global Director;
- Responsible for maintaining areas/activities in inspection ready conditions;
- Use of automation and relevant computer programs to analyze and interpret screening results;
- Required to write procedures as necessary in areas of responsibility according to Covance, CLSI & EUCAST standards as directed;
- Maintain New York State Certificate of Qualification as required;
- Required to present lectures to Covance personnel as assigned;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Perform testing facility management duties for the site as delegated by senior management;
- Track and review the project progress.
Requirements:
- Broad knowledge and experience in assay development and optimization;
- Master’s degree in biology or other Life Sciences discipline preferred, with a minimum bachelor’s degree;
- Encompass a can-do attitude to drive productivity and efficiency;
- Experience with operating and programming liquid handling robotics platforms (i.e. Janus, BioMek, Hamilton, TECAN);
- Working knowledge of cell culture/aseptic technique;
- Extensive experience with multi-dimensional data analysis tools, including Spotfire, Vortex or equivalent (preferred);
- Protein characterization experience is highly desirable;
- Proactive in troubleshooting;
- Method development and validation experience for manufacturing and analytical methods;
- Experience writing and authorizing SOPs, test methods, protocols and reports;
- Experience and ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation;
- Ability to set priorities and to follow through on commitments utilizing organizational skills;
- Experience with quality and regulatory document compilation;
- 3 or more years experience with pharmaceutical or related industries, with master’s degree;
- Advanced computer skills; ability to develop conclusions based on information from multiple sources.