Staff Scientist - Cell & Gene Therapy Analytical Development - Bayer (California)
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.
Staff Scientist - Cell & Gene Therapy Analytical Development
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Staff Development Scientist Analytical Development, are to:
+ Develop and qualify/validate cell-based assays;
+ Develop and qualify/validate assays for release and stability testing of cell and/or gene therapy products such as iPSCs and AAVs;
+ Be responsible for the development of nucleic acid assays such as single cell RNA Seq, NGS and DNA/RNA quantitation by qPCR/ddPCR;
+ Be responsible for the characterization and testing of cell and or gene therapy products by live cell imaging, flow cytometry and high-resolution microscopy;
+ Author SOPs, develop/qualificate/validate reports and regulatory documents;
+ Design independently and conduct experiments, assays, or operational procedures of considerable complexity with considerable discretion as to work details requiring complicated scientific analysis, operational planning and execution;
+ Exercise sound technical judgment to solve a wide range of complex scientific problems;
+ Recommend new and innovative solutions to problems utilizing high degree of scientific creativity, independent thought and proficiency;
+ Identify technology gaps and make recommendations to management;
+ Keep abreast of current and new science and technological developments with regard to literature/publication within the field of cell and gene therapy analytical development;
+ Communicate effectively complex scientific findings and recommendations in one-on-one discussions, and departmental, functional and international meetings;
+ Ensure that laboratory notebooks are consistently updated, audited and well-maintained.
WHO YOU ARE
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience OR Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with at least eight years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with at least four years of relevant experience (all years of experience in biopharma, healthcare or manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience);
+ Expertise and hands-on experience in the development and qualification/validation of cell-based assays for biologics;
+ Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the development, optimization and troubleshooting of nucleic acid assays such as single cell RNA Seq, NGS and DNA/RNA quantitation by qPCR/ddPCR;
+ Thorough knowledge of GMP guidelines as applied to the testing of biologics molecules;
+ Experience in writing protocols/reports/SOPs and CMC sections of IND/IMPD;
+ Ability to identify gaps in technology and operational systems and solve complex and diverse operational and scientific problems needing original thinking and deductive reasoning;
+ Knowledge of cell biology, stem cells, protein biochemistry and cell culture;
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills including writing of scientific and technical reports and presentations
+ Relocation assistance is available
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience in live cell imaging, flow cytometry and high-resolution microscopy.
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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
**Location:** United States : California : Berkeley
**Division:** Pharmaceuticals
**Reference Code:** 285081
Contact Us
**Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com
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