Associate Scientist

Job Title: Lab Technician (0-3 years)Location: New York, NY 10016Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate:$30 - $38.50Description:The Analytical Development team is a tight-knit group of energetic, smart, fun, and motivated individuals. We work closely on Client's Gene Therapy's Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)-based gene therapy programs to progress our mission of curing disease. We are a tight-knit group within Client, responsible for developing and running robust and innovative analytical methods to support internal and external manufacturing processes, while also staying on the cutting-edge of industry standards. While much of the day-to-day operations require wet-lab work, our team focuses on not only building everyone's technical expertise but also fostering an environment for career growth as scientists in the biopharmaceutical industry. As analytical development relates to quality, process development, preclinical and clinical R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, there is opportunity for exposure to the whole scope of biopharmaceutical industry processes. We are seeking a motivated research associate who can take on ownership of established molecular biology assays as well as contribute to the development of new cutting-edge assays for testing AAVs.Responsibilities:Contribute to all aspects of analytical assay development, from design to qualification, for our AAV-based drugs.Contribute to the development and qualification of new molecular bioassays for AAVs including titer, genomic integrity, and next-generation sequencing assays. Perform testing in support of AAV programs using techniques such as ddPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, chromatography, and NGS.Analyze, document, and report data.Write technical reports and SOPs.Communicate data within the group as well as across functions. Qualifications:BS or MS with 2+ years of lab experience with molecular biology techniques. A skill set which may include qPCR/ddPCR, next-generation sequencing, spectrophotometry, gel/capillary electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, or others.Experience with separation-based analytical techniques such as HPLC and chromatography is desirable.Understanding of analytical method lifecycle of development, qualification, validation, and documentation is a plus. Prior experience with AAVs is a plus.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. A passion for learning, understanding, and advancing science.Motivation to learn new skills both inside and outside the lab. Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-03-03