Scientist - Immunocharacterization

Description Covance is expanding its biotechnology services business to the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing scientific service offering with one of the world’s premier drug development companies. The biotechnology business unit will provide a comprehensive portfolio of contract GLP and GMP laboratory services supporting the development and manufacture of biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and vaccine products. At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

It is a great time to join Covance!

We are currently seeking a Staff Scientist-Immunochemistry for our biotechnology lab in Greenfield IN. As a Staff Scientist you will be an expert scientific contributor in the technical specialty of Immunologically based assays.

- Provide technical expertise in the area of immunologically based assays
- Provide technical training and mentoring of junior laboratory staff
- Provide superior “Hands on” support for the Immunology group
- Participate in Laboratory investigations
- Support the implementation of startup priorities, systems and SOPs for the biotechnology group
- Write SOPs supporting analytical testing, Quality systems, data systems, technical issues and instrumentation
- Write and supports the writing of study proposals and reports
- Monitor, evaluate, and review the scientific performance of assays.

Experience:

- Expertise in the analysis of Biotech/Biopharmaceutical products using immunolgically based techniques.
- Strong preference for experience in a high throughput QC release laboratory or contract laboratory performing release testing.
- Experience with non-kit based ELISA and binding assays required.
- Biacore experience a plus.
- Hands on expertise in the performance of immunologically based assays, robotic preparatory systems, plate readers and analytical software.
- Functional knowledge of LIMS and other electronic data systems
- Strong knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements

Education:

- Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree
- 3 or more years of experience in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
- 5 or more years of scientific experience relevant to the performance of immunologically based analysis of pharmacologically active compounds
- Senior technical role in a regulated biotechnology and/or biopharmaceutical setting

At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.