Your Role: As a Scientist 1 - Cell Culture Laboratory, your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position. • Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP) • Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of the business. • Applies laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems. • Independently applies basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays. • For GLP studies, acts as Study Director. • Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity. • Makes detailed observations, documents result and performs data analysis. • Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures. • Utilizes applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.). • Utilizes problem solving/ trouble shooting skills. • Communicates deviations/ events, progress and interim results to Study Management. • Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing. • Creates/ revises SOPs, laboratory records and other related documentation as assigned. • Writes technical reports for internal use and collaborates on papers for external use. • Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/ assigned. • Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment. • Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures. • Ability to work occasional Sundays Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (e.g., Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology , etc.) OR • Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, etc.) with 3+ years of scientific/laboratory experience OR • Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, etc.) with 4+ years of scientific/laboratory experience AND • 1+ years of cell culture experience Preferred Qualifications: • Cell culture (mammalian and insect) and stem cell culture. • GMP environment experience. • Experience writing deviations. • Client facing experience and communicating with customers. • Broad working knowledge of field and experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and advanced mathematical calculations. • Strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards. • Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc. • Excellent time management skills and highly, technically competent. • Highly collaborative as well as independent. • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities. • Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work. Pay Range for this position - $75,000 - $112,000 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.