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The Process and Analytical Development group at Akouos is seeking an Associate Scientist to provide analytical assay development, optimization and routine testing of AAV viral vectors. The ideal candidate will have experience with characterizing AAV viral vectors, executing analytical assays, working collaboratively and preparing necessary technical documents. The successful candidate will have a desire to succeed at the highest level to develop therapies that have the potential to restore and preserve hearing.
Job Responsibilities:- Understands and follows all relevant policies relating to this job including business, compliance, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety expectations. Makes sound technical decisions, and appropriately communicates these decisions to other scientists and management.
- Efficiently and effectively manages project deliverables to provide support for multiple projects at multiple phases. May serve as the project lead for one or multiple projects within the area.
- Demonstrates technical excellence at performing and assessing multiple analytical methods. Displays comprehensive knowledge of instrument set-up, operation, and troubleshooting (e.g., HPLC, CE, ELISA, ddPCR, Bioassay, UV, and compendial tests)
- Perform routine analytical and in vitro bioassays to characterize product quality, strength, and potency.
- Document analysis according to good documentation practices in Akouos's electronic laboratory notebook or other documentation methods such as test data worksheets or other prescribed methods.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelors or Masters degree in chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant industry or academic work experience.
Additional Skills/Preferences:- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
- Experience with the following techniques and instrumentation is important for qualifying for the position: ddPCR, ELISA, and MSD.
- Strong desire to learn multiple techniques and a willingness to provide support, as required.
- Significant attention to detail and accuracy in following and executing experimental protocols.
- Experience with aseptic techniques for mammalian cell culture is a plus
- The candidate must be well-organized, goal-focused, and detail-oriented
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Additional Information:
- Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, gender, protected veteran status, disability, and any other legally protected status as outlined in The Red Book.
- Location: Boston MA Akouos Office
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