Sr. Analyst, Molecular Biology

Job Description

Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development, and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT), and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters in Switzerland, ~800 highly qualified employees take pride in putting science at the heart of serving customers to bring safer and better products to market faster.

Located at our headquarters in RTP, North Carolina, the Senior Analyst position will be experienced and well versed in various technical molecular biology (MolBio) aspects related to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays. This position is on-site based in the newly built North America Center of Excellence in RTP, North Carolina. The position is part of the Large Molecule & Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Services laboratory environment and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Perform PCR & NGS assays with minimal supervision while performing ancillary lab activities to maintain optimal laboratory function/performance.
• Coordinate with the Sr. Scientist &/or Team Lead to execute daily laboratory tasks, such as processing client samples, assay development, and training activities. Assist in the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for the analysis of cell & gene therapy drug products according to GMP requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks at the same time and ensure on-time testing and delivery of the highest quality results.
• Generate data, record assay metrics, and proactively implement performance improvements.
• Communicate effectively across various teams at RTP.
• Perform PCR & NGS assays with minimal supervision while performing ancillary lab activities to maintain optimal laboratory function/performance.
• Coordinate with the Sr. Scientist &/or Team Lead to execute daily laboratory tasks, such as processing client samples, assay development, and training activities.
• Assist in the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for the analysis of cell & gene therapy drug products according to GMP requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks at the same time and ensure on-time testing and delivery of the highest quality results.
• Generate data, record assay metrics, and proactively implement performance improvements.
• Communicate effectively across various teams at RTP.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. Life Sciences with 5+ years relevant experience or B.A/B.S. with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Experience working on NGS, qPCR, ddPCR, genomic library preparation, and nucleotide extraction in a GMP, GLP, or GCP environment.
• Experience working in a regulated operational & development environment involved in qualification/validation of qPCR, ddPCR, NGS assays, and other emerging technologies.

Other Desired Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with LIMS, automation, databases, statistics/programming, and building slide decks for client presentation.
• Lean 6Sigma training.
• Able to multitask and adjust prioritization as necessary.
• Bioinformatics experience is desirable, but not a requirement.

Reporting Structure
This job typically reports to:

• Team Lead: Molecular Biology & Virology

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