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Spectraforce

Research Associate

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Middle City West, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Research Associate typically has more experience than a Research Assistant. Responsibilities can include the planning and design of research projects, conducting experiments, analyzing data, contributing to research publications or grant proposals, and collaborating with other researchers. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles are often held by people with advanced degrees in their field of study with several years of experience in research or academia.

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Job Title:

Research Associate Location:

Philadelphia, PA (Onsite, 5 days)

Duration:

12 months Job Description As an early career Scientist, you will bring your scientific skills to our team that is responsible for developing and performing testing methods to support our internal lentiviral vector programs. Working closely with others, you will take what you know and apply it each day in the lab. As the successful candidate, you will embrace the principle of being not only an accomplished scientist, but also an essential collaborator and team player. Job Responsibilities Perform release, characterization and stability testing of lentiviral products to support the analytical requirements of the process development and discovery teams, including but not limited to Western Blot, ELISA/Alphalisa, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis, and cell-based viral titration. Communicate scientific data and information effectively through data presentations, protocols, test methods and development reports. Help drive innovative thinking for novel methods to quantitate lentiviral product strength, safety, purity, and identity. Basic Requirements BS with at least 1 years of relevant experience Biopharmaceutical Industry experience preferred Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and/or traditional biochemical methods. Experience developing procedures for use in GLP and/or cGMP facilities is ideal. Effective communication skills and collaborative skills are required. Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental work A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to design, execute and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight; and analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex analytical data. Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, able to work in a timeline-driven, fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment. Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.