Job Description
Job Description:
- Responsible for developing potency assays for both early- and late-stage development programs, as well as creating fit-for-purpose biological characterization assays.
- Responsible for training and transferring these assays to internal and external QC labs.
- Contributes to the formulation of sound scientific strategies to ensure regulatory acceptance of biological assays in clinical development.
- Accountable for the generation, documentation, and analysis of experimental results.
- Oversees experimental design, execution, data review and analysis, document writing, and contributions to regulatory submissions.
- Ensures timely communication of data, draws appropriate conclusions, and designs subsequent steps.
- Participates in project and program team meetings to present data and provide updates.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in partner organizations on technical and strategic activities.
- Develops engineered cell lines to support assay development.
- This position involves developing state-of-the-art potency assays to support the company's portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies.
- This role requires close collaboration with potency team members to ensure the development of high-quality functional assays.
Qualifications
- PhD in immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline (or MS with relevant experience).
- Post-doctoral and/or analytical assay development experience is highly desirable, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- In-depth understanding of cell biology, with a preference for expertise in T cell activation and suppression.
- Technical experience in developing cell-based assays.
- Knowledge of cGxP requirements is preferred.
- Proven history of applying rigorous scientific principles to achieve technical accomplishments.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated track record of scientific accomplishments and publications.
- Cell Culture Experience
- Cell Engineering Experience Preferred
- A strong understanding of cell biology, preferably T cell biology, and expertise in designing and developing functional assays.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer. Synectics Inc
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