Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Bothell, WA is currently looking for a Scientist I to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Scientist I/Pathology Biomarker Testing
Duration: 9 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: Bothell, WA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Scientist - Translational Pathology Biomarker Testing
Summary:
The Translational Pathology Biomarker Testing Laboratory (TPBTL) within Client's Translational Sciences organization is seeking a highly motivated, multidisciplinary, scientist, to assist with the development, implementation, and execution of biomarker testing for Pfizers's drug programs that have progressed to early phase clinical development.
This position will primarily support immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assay development and clinical testing in our CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory.
This includes performing and documenting standardized experiments and assisting with specimen accessioning, testing, imaging, data analysis, quality control, report writing, and other tasks, as needed.
In addition, this position will be responsible for general laboratory operational tasks such as maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering, and inventory management.
The scientist will work in a dynamic, cross functional team that includes pathologists, program managers, clinical technicians, data management, quality, regulatory, and management. Candidate must possess a commitment to excellence and quality for patients.
Responsibilities:
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assay development, and validation. Experience in multiplexing and/or fluorescent IHC, a plus
Daily use of microscopes and imaging systems including commercial image analysis software packages
With guidance as needed, independently plan and execute laboratory experiments, collect data, and communicate and present results to internal teams
In-depth hands-on experience in other molecular and genetic techniques and technologies is a plus
Maintains current and broad knowledge in Molecular & Cellular Biology, Cancer Biology, and Pathology
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data into presentations, posters, and reports
Assist in writing, following, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
Works in a regulated environment associated with maintaining a high performing CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory
Responsible for ordering and maintaining reagents and supplies, instrument maintenance, and general lab duties
Maintains a great team culture, participates in department initiatives, and seeks career development opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. and a minimum of 2+ years of laboratory experience OR; M.S. and 0-2 years in a biological science-related field
Experience working in a laboratory setting
Ability to follow and execute standard operating procedures
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with molecular biology and/or histology techniques
Experience working in a regulated clinical laboratory, CLIA and/or CAP environment is strongly preferred
Knowledge in cancer biology, immunology, or histopathology
Use of microscopes, imaging systems, image analysis software
Experience in multiplexing and/or fluorescent IHC, a plus
Assay development using automated platforms
Data management, data analysis, and statistical software packages.