Job Title - Research Associate III
Location - Siena, Italy
9 Month FTC
The position will provide technical support to Lead Scientists in conducting experiments for the evaluation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as carriers of therapeutic mRNA and/or proteins.
Has the ability to conduct and execute complex scientific experiments and interprets the experimental results with minimal supervision.
Key Accountabilities:
- Contribute and support scientific or engineering expertise toward the design and development of new process ideas that support client product concepts
- Able to performs cellular, biochemical and molecular techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, real-time qPCR/RT-PCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, ELISA and spectrophotometric, fluorometric cell-based potency assays, for the characterization .
- Understanding and hands-on experience with downstream process of biologics, preferentially EVs, and filtration techniques.
- Designs, executes and performs statistical analysis of experimental data.
- Maintains accurate, detailed records, experimental data and protocols following Lonza’s best documentation practices.
- Prepares data summary and data reports. Works with Lead Scientists to communicate and summarize results for internal and client meetings, written reports and presentations.
Key Skills:
- Mammalian tissue culture experience, and specifically experience with stem cells, immune cells or human-sourced primary cells
- Hands-on experience with single-use and scalable systems, such as multi-layered flasks and/or bioreactor systems
- Knowledge of cellular biology/chemistry, various types of laboratory equipment, strong aseptic technique.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Experience with statistical analysis of data preferred (Excel, JMP, Prism, etc.).
- Demonstrated knowledge on antibody –based methodologies including, but not limited to, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, FACS analysis and ELISA
- Experience with nucleic acid and proteins sample preparation/purification.
- Experience with optimization and qualification of quantitative experimental design and statistical methods.
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