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Job Description: Senior Scientist
Warren, NJ
This role is 100% Onsite


Summary:
As part of the Product Sciences group, the energetic and motivated Sr Scientist/Scientist will have
responsibility for making significant contributions the development of scientific strategy that informs the
design, execution, and interpretation of complex experiments/studies related to generation of
new/enhanced knowledge regarding cellular immuno-oncology-based products, intermediates, starting
materials, manufacturing processes and analytical tools within a CMC technical development function.
The Sr Scientist/Scientist will be tasked to independently drive achievement for critical program, platform,
and functional objectives in collaboration within technical development teams across the Cell Therapy
Development space, and key areas of the Cell Therapy franchise including research and translation
development, informatics, and biostatistics organizations. To achieve these objectives, the Sr
Scientist/Scientist will be expected to develop and implement scientific mentorship and leadership skills
and capabilities in the direct or matrixed management of small teams.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Contribute to the development of integrated scientific/technical strategy to inform the
development of biological hypotheses relating to product cellular attributes and their impact on
clinical outcomes, manufacturing and development of analytical tools
Contribute to or lead technical development of sensitive bioanalytical assays to characterize cell
products, intermediates and starting material
Operate effectively within and drive cross-functional collaborations to develop and execute
complex characterization strategies relating to clinical and non-clinical product development
Support CMC objectives by providing biological and technical knowledge across program and
platform strategies for product, process and analytical development
Efficiently organize data, integrate concepts and share within, across teams with appropriate
level of complexity/details based on audience
Proactively support expansion of general knowledge within cell therapy development function
and maintain awareness of competitive landscape in the cellular immuno-oncology space
Actively engage in the development, growth, career planning, and empowerment of individuals
and teams through deliberate and thoughtful strategies and work to provide an optimal
environment within which teams and individuals can flourish
Reinforce safe workplace practices in accordance with company and OSHA policies/procedures

Skills/Knowledge Required:
Ph.D. or M.S. in Immunology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related
discipline with demonstrated track/record of experience leading teams to achieve objectives
in academic and/or industrial settings (0-5 years for Ph.D./, 5-10+ years for M.S.)
Demonstrated ability in achieving objectives and deliverables on time with high quality
Strong desire to work within a team structure and to develop, mentor and coach team
members leading to their operational, success, engagement, growth, and development is
required
Ability to work under minimal technical supervision, perform technical, strategic and
operational tasks independently and lead complex and cross-functional activities
Ability/willingness to identify and surface both risk and opportunity
Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture techniques, including isolation of immune
cell subsets, maintenance and expansion of primary cells and cell lines is required
Advanced knowledge of basic techniques in immunology, cell biology and molecular biology
is required. Experience with FACS, immunofluorescence-based assays, ELISA, PCR,
cytokine and chemokine detection, cell-based bioassays is highly desired
Experience with analytical method development for a variety of cell-based bioassays, binding
assays and/or residual impurities assays is preferred
Motivation and drive to acquire new skills and knowledge is desired
Willingness to work in a regulated industrial environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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