Associate Scientist - Fujifilm

Overview

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture solutions for Life Science and Medical markets, providing products and services that assist customers in advancing healthcare initiatives. Working across discovery research, cell and gene therapy, reproductive medicine and cytogenetics, as well as the large-scale production of biotherapeutics and vaccines, the Company is trusted by researchers, manufacturers, and clinicians worldwide. For over 50 years, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific’s Mission has been to empower all who bring medicines and treatments to life with unmatched quality and responsiveness in its products and custom solutions, providing customers with the vital resources needed to enrich human lives through innovative, accessible therapies. The Company’s facilities adhere to both ISO and FDA regulations, with manufacturing facilities that follow cGMP guidelines in the USA, Japan, and the Netherlands, and a media optimization center in China. All sites prioritize strategies that adhere to the FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. Sustainability Value Plan 2030 for sustainable growth. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation reporting to FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation.

We are hiring an Associate Scientist. The Associate Scientist will conduct research and development activities leading to the commercial launch of recombinant protein products used in cell therapy, gene therapy, bioproduction, biotechnology and research applications. 

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Responsibilities 

• Support cell culture experiments for cell biology research, product development, technical product support, and/or process improvements.
• Support cell culture bioassay demands, maintain various cell cultures
• Prepare reagents, cell culture media for team experiments
• Support and become independent with various biological assays
• Order, receive, and maintain adequate inventory of supplies for team experiments.
• Support data acquisition and basic data analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of data report summaries, formal reports and presentations.
• Support in the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Support in troubleshooting experiment

Required Skills/Education 

• Basic biology knowledge (B.S. in Biological Science or Chemistry/Biochemistry), Nominal laboratory experience (e.g. basic lab course)
• Cell culture experience required
• Knowledge of Cell Culture, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, etc.)
• Knowledge of commonly used experimental/research concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Position based in Warminster, PA

EEO/AGENCY NOTES

Fujifilm is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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