Senior Scientist
Company: Actalent
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Seeking a Cell Sourcing Scientist to work within Tissue
Engineering for Research & Development DIRECT PLACEMENT -
Competitive Pay - Opportunity for Growth - Full
BenefitsDescription:
- The Cell Sourcing Scientist will lead the development,
implementation, and refinement of robust protocols for the
isolation and expansion of primary liver and kidney cells. This
candidate will be tasked with developing large scale, GMP level
protocols to supply cells for R&D cellularization efforts in
decellularized liver and kidney scaffolds, and with providing
necessary data and documentation support for the preparation of
regulatory filings.Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with R&D and manufacturing teams to generate
technical plans to develop and optimize targeted primary cell
isolation protocols from human liver and kidney tissue
- Draft protocols, experimental documentation strategies,
summaries, and reports
- Participate in drafting of documentation for regulatory
submissions
- Work with a team on a flexible schedule, according to organ
availability, to conduct primary cell isolation protocols
- Design and execute experiments to develop methods for
downstream purification and expansion of primary liver and kidney
cells
- Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to design methods
of control for the generation of reliable primary cell
manufacturing processes that will adhere to GMP standards
- Perform characterization of cells obtained from isolation and
expansion protocols using standard techniques such as flow
cytometry and IHC
- Assist in coordination and training activities for tech
transfer of fully developed protocols to manufacturing teams
- Communicate using both oral presentations and written documents
to broad level of audiences including R&D teams, quality,
manufacturing, and upper management
- Contribute to efforts to understand, explore, and incorporate
new technologies to advance programs
- Serve as a technical and experience expert throughout the
company in a given area and keep current in field
- Mentor, advise, and train junior staff
- Author and submit manuscripts, grants, and abstracts with
approval of management
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Lead collaboration between manufacturing and engineering teams
to design methods of control for the generation of reliable primary
cell manufacturing processes that will adhere to GMP standards
- Lead efforts to identify, understand, explore, and incorporate
new technologies to advance programs
- Lead tech transfer of fully developed protocols to
manufacturing teamsSkills:Cell culture, Laboratory, Bioreactor,
GLP, biotechnologyAdditional Skills & Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Tissue Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience working with primary mammalian
cell isolation and culture
- 1+ years of relevant industry experience working in a
quality-controlled research environment
- Experience with adherent mammalian cell culture and experience
with primary cell isolationsAbout Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services
and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their
engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized
experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a
network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients
across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of
the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the
equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our
culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent
self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with
clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an
equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications
without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin,
veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as
the modification or adjustment of the job application process or
interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other
accommodation options.
Keywords: Actalent, Eden Prairie , Senior Scientist, Other , Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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