Associate Director of Assay Development

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related science field.

Preferred: PhD degree in a related scientific / engineering field.

Experience

Required: Eleven years of relevant experience to include six years of managerial experience. With Master's degree, nine years of relevant experience to include six years of managerial experience.

Preferred:

•    Experience in Analytical Development, particularly as related to cell therapies.  
•    Understanding of the FDA Regulatory requirements as related to cellular identity, purity, and potency. 
•    Knowledge in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and PCR
•    Skilled in effective data presentation, appropriate statistical analysis, and report generation.
•    Demonstrated strong communication skills and a superior drive for results.
•    Excellent judgment and inter-personal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 
•    Experience in managing teams to meet timelines and goals.
•    Ability to coach and influence junior level scientists and associates. 
•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. 
•    Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.
 

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

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