Senior Associate Scientist
Job Location:
Spring House, PA - USA
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Job Summary
In this role you will report to the Scientific Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantors Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Spring House PA
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:00 PM (hours may vary)
Salary Range: $85500$95000 annually up to 5% ICP Annual Bonus
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Choice holidays
Financial Well-Being
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Tuition assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Additional Protection
Critical illness coverage
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity plans
Identity theft protection
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Recognition Programs
Peer recognition and rewards program
Redeemable gifts and merchandise
What were looking for
Education
Masters degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience
Experience
Minimum 2-4 years of laboratory experience in biotechnology pharmaceutical biologics or life sciences environments.
Industry experience supporting biologics development preferred.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrated experience with:
Primary cell isolation from leukopaks
Manual cell isolation techniques
Multiparametric flow cytometry
Flow cytometry data analysis
Cell culture and aseptic techniques
Inventory and sample management
Experience with:
FlowJo
Mosaic
Signals
Microsoft Teams
Strong documentation and compliance practices.
Instrumentation Experience
Experience operating and troubleshooting one or more of the following:
Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy
BD LSRFortessa
BD FACSymphony
Miltenyi MACSQuant
iQue Flow Cytometry Platforms
The ideal candidate will possess:
Prodigy Superuser experience or prior CliniMACS Prodigy certification
Advanced expertise in complex multiparametric flow characterization and analysis
Deep understanding of cytometer maintenance troubleshooting and optimization
Experience supporting biologics discovery and development programs
Automation and workflow programming experience
Experience with laboratory robotics and automated systems
Strong scientific problem-solving and experimental design capabilities
Liquid handler programming
Algorithm development
Biomics or computational biology experience
Coding or scripting experience supporting laboratory automation
Advanced experience with automated inventory systems
Exposure to high-dimensional flow cytometry analysis techniques
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantors Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma pharmaceutical educational industrial and high-tech industries with customizable flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.
Cell Isolation & Cell Processing
Perform primary cell isolations from human leukopaks using the Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy platform.
Execute manual and automated cell isolation workflows while maintaining aseptic techniques.
Process human and animal samples in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements.
Support biologics development activities through the generation and processing of primary cell samples.
Conduct cell inventory management live sample tracking and liquid nitrogen (LN2) cell pulls supporting multiple BFP programs.
Flow Cytometry & Data Analysis
Operate and troubleshoot flow cytometry platforms including:
BD LSRFortessa
BD FACSymphony
Miltenyi MACSQuant
iQue systems
Perform complex multiparametric flow cytometry assays including:
Experimental design
Sample preparation
Acquisition
Compensation
Gating strategy development
Data analysis and interpretation
Serve as a key resource for flow cytometer maintenance troubleshooting calibration and instrument performance monitoring.
Coordinate routine maintenance deep cleaning vendor servicing and replacement part management.
Assay Development & Biologics Support
Develop and optimize biological and cell-based assays supporting biologics discovery and development efforts.
Analyze and characterize cellular responses using advanced cytometry techniques.
Support portfolio-wide biologics initiatives through scientific experimentation and laboratory execution.
Participate in method development and continuous improvement projects.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
Document experiments observations protocols and results in accordance with GDP and compliance requirements.
Utilize Mosaic SharePoint Signals FlowJo and related systems for data and inventory management.
Ensure compliance with customer regulatory and Avantor quality standards.
Automation & Scientific Innovation
Support laboratory automation initiatives.
Collaborate on automated workflows and instrument integration projects.
Contribute to programming and workflow optimization efforts when applicable.
Assist in evaluating new technologies and automation solutions supporting biologics development.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
