Associate Scientist – Assay Development Full-time

Associate Scientist

Regeneron's Assay Development Group (ADG), located in Tarrytown, NY, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the team. The ADG in Bioanalytical sciences develops preclinical and clinical assays to support program pipeline. In this role, you will support ongoing work, sample preparation, assay runs, data processing ensuring compliance with current GxP guidance documentation.

Responsibilities during a typical day might include the following:

• Designs and executes immunoassays (e.g., ELISA) with limited supervision, based on protocols provided by literature, seminars and other scientists. Troubleshoots assay-related problems with minimal guidance of his/her supervisor and performs follow-up experiments. Suggest modifications to protocols or alternative protocols.
• Develops immunoassay methods and writes assay validation protocols for review with minimal supervision by supervisor and/or Study Director.
• Routinely multi-tasks and can work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Summarizes and presents results to supervisors in a logical manner, verbally and in written reports or presentations.
• Performs validation experiments, summarizes results in a tabular manner. Writes/reviews validation reports and procedure documents for review by the Study Director.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and other members of the Assay Development Group.
• Oversee the preparation of reagents and buffers for use within the Assay Development Group and may coordinate the re-ordering of laboratory supplies and reagents when needed.
• Effectively operates a range of laboratory instrumentation and may oversee instrument verifications and/or maintenance, if required.
• May evaluate new technologies for the development of immunoassays using new formats or techniques.
• Maintains GLP compliance for all laboratory work and documentation related to assay validations in accordance with FDA regulations and company SOPs. Assists in maintaining GLP compliance in the laboratory.
• Maintains cleanliness of individual and communal work areas.
• Learns and complies with safety requirements of his/her laboratory. Recognizes potential safety problems and takes action to correct them.

This role may be for you, if you:

• Must have Bachelor or Master (0-3+) degree in biology or a related field with proven experience.
• Hands-on knowledge in immunoassays using a variety of detection systems
• Proven understanding of additional methodologies to measure proteins and immunogenicity is needed.
• Prior experience in bioanalytical assay development is highly desirable.