Associate Scientist/Scientist, BCGT Analytical Development Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, BCGT Analytical DevelopmentLocation: 760 Pennsylvania Dr. Exton, PAReports to: Director, BCGT Analytical DevelopmentFull-timeFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an award-winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development (including Biologics Cell and Gene Therapy), and core laboratory services for clinical trials.Position/Job Summary:We seek a highly skilled Associate Scientist/Scientist to join our dynamic Molecular and Cell Biology team. This role will focus on developing analytical methods supporting biologics, cell, and gene therapy modalities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of tissue culture, cell line maintenance, cell-based assays, and proficiency in molecular approaches such as DNA/RNA extraction and PCR techniques.Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and perform advanced tissue culturing, maintenance and treatment of mammalian cell lines.
- Execute cell-based assays with high proficiency.
- Possess knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular approaches, including DNA/RNA extraction, ddPCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, and primer/probe design.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook, documenting all experimental designs and results while adhering to good documentation practices.
- Present experimental designs and outcomes to various audiences at program and department meetings.
- Author and review method development reports, SOPs, validation protocols/reports, comparability protocols, and reports.
- Apply critical thinking and excellent data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel and Prism GraphPad software.
- Perform general laboratory and company-related duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Skills Required:
- Master's degree in, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 0-1 years of relevant experience in industry settings.
- Extensive experience in molecular biology and cell biology.
- Demonstrated passion for new technologies and methods.
- High organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight timelines in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot, think critically, multi-task, and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Quick learner, highly motivated, hard-working, and detail oriented.
- Effective communicator, team player, transparent, and honest.
- Experience in cell therapy and a GMP environment is strongly desirable.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.