Research Associate

Position: Research AssociateLocation: Philadelphia, PA 19146Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsitepayrate:$ 30.00 - 35.00/hr.Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.Job DescriptionAs an early career Scientist, you will bring your scientific skills to our team that is responsible for developing and performing testing methods to support our internal lentiviral vector programs. Working closely with others, you will take what you know and apply it each day in the lab. As the successful candidate, you will embrace the principle of being not only an accomplished scientist, but also an essential collaborator and team player.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support the analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams, including but not limited to Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis, and cell-based viral titration.Communicate scientific data and information effectively through data presentations, protocols, test methods and development reports.Help drive innovative thinking for novel methods to quantitate lentiviral product strength, safety, purity, and identity.Basic RequirementsBS with at least 1 years of relevant experience Biopharmaceutical Industry experience preferredPreferred QualificationsDemonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or traditional biochemical methods.Experience developing procedures for use in GLP and/or cGMP facilities is ideal.Effective communication skills and collaborative skills are required.Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental workA strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to design, execute and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight; and analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex analytical data.Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, able to work in a timeline-driven, fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment.Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.