Associate Scientist - Assay Development

About the role

The Assay Development Group (ADG) in Bioanalytical Sciences at Regeneron, located in Tarrytown, NY, is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the team. The ADG develops preclinical and clinical assays to support the company’s pipeline.

Responsibilities

• 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 from supervisor and performs follow-up experiments.
• Suggests 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 works 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, and writes/reviews validation reports and procedure documents for review by the Study Director.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other members of the Assay Development Group.
• Oversees the preparation of reagents and buffers for use within the Assay Development Group and coordinates 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.
• Evaluates 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.
• Aids 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in biology or a related field.
• Proven experience in immunoassays using a variety of detection systems.
• Prior experience in bioanalytical assay development is highly desirable.