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Kelly Services Senior Research Scientist in Seattle, Washington
Location: Seattle-Dexter, WA * Hybrid -WFH one day per week
Contract Length: 12-months
Job Description: Job Title: Senior Research Associate
Pay Rate: $54-$58 per hour
The associate will join the LVV Platform Development team working on vector biology and molecular optimization initiatives intended to drive next-generation viral vector platform development. Specifically, in the pursuit of end-to-end assessment of novel technologies and approaches, the associate will seek to become highly proficient in upstream production and downstream purification of lentiviral vectors, while gaining familiarity with LVV analytical methods and their interpretation in the context of LVV attributes and biology. The associate will also have the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of highly novel molecular designs, and to work collaboratively with a range of different groups doing different types of LVV development.
Top Skills:
Experience with upstream processes intensification e.g. fed batch and perfusion development, process-analytical technology (PAT)
Experience with suspension culture of mammalian cells in shake flasks and small stirred tank bioreactors
Experience with transfection-based processes
Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing
Responsibilities:
Material generation of LVV for downstream processing
Execute and troubleshoot upstream and downstream process development experiments supporting next-generation LVV production
Manage the flow of samples and data and perform analyses
Assist in the design of experiments and interpretation of data
Provide experimental design and executional support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.)
Support research-to-development transition endeavors, including early-stage/pipeline molecular assessment activities
Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation
Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy
Author technical reports and study memos
Basic Qualifications:
STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset
Experience with suspension culture of mammalian cells in shake flasks and small stirred tank bioreactors
Hands on experience in process development
Independently motivated with ability to work in teams
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
Experience with JMP for DoE design and analysis
Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing
Experience with DSP operations
Experience with upstream LVV optimization
Experience with transfection-based processes
Experience with upstream processes intensification e.g. fed batch and perfusion development, process-analytical technology (PAT)
Experience with single-use technologies
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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