Technician, Analytical Development Job Listing at Kelly Services in Houston, TX (Job ID 10105801)

Description

Join a client dedicated to developing medicines that improve the lives of neurologically impaired children and their families. Your skills will directly contribute towards their vision of a world where all families have access to genetic medicines, even for exceedingly rare disorders.
 
Job Title: Technician, Analytical Development
Location: Houston, TX metro area
Pay Rate: $27-30/hr.
Duration: 6 month contract
DAY Shift
 
Position Overview:
Reporting into the Sr. Scientist, Analytical Development, the Technician, Analytical Development plays a critical role in ensuring analytical work is executed consistent with product development timelines for our product pipeline. The candidate will perform routine sample testing according to standard operating procedures to support Process Development activities and process transfer to manufacturing.
 
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Assist molecular biology team to support our growing pipeline under the direction of the Senior Scientist
• Perform routine assays for the characterization, in-process monitoring, and stability testing of products in development. This will include, but is not limited to, ddPCR titer assays, qPCR assays for residual host cell or plasmid DNA, alkaline DNA gels, and other assays as required by the increasing regulatory requirements for gene therapy products.
• Assist in the preparation and procurement of raw materials, consumables, inventory control as well as cleaning and waste disposal to support analytical development operations.
• Maintain responsible laboratory protocols, data capture, lab notebooks, and/or computer detected records.

 
Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in academic lab setting or the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge Basic understanding of bioprocessing, assay execution and troubleshooting are desirable.
• Skills Prior experience in ddPCR and/or qPCR is desirable.
• Demonstrated strong ability in following and executing standard operating procedures, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team structure. Holds self and others accountable for achieving collective goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with strong documentation and coordination practices.
• A basic knowledge of Microsoft-based computer programs is required.
• Working Conditions Majority of the work is done in a laboratory.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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