Scientific Project Manager

About the role

Discovery Life Sciences (DLS) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model. DLS is looking for a talented and passionate Scientific Project Manager to join our dynamic Pre Clinical team. As a Scientific Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role delivering order fulfillment processes and ensuring the satisfaction of our customers. We offer an exciting and collaborative work environment where you can unleash your creativity and make a real impact. A typical day includes interacting with external customers (phone conversations, email, or presentations), developing SOPs and training materials, staining tissue samples using immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques, leading process improvement changes, and generating reports for inventory, shipping and order statuses.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments, maintain appropriate study documentation
• Support the Vice President, IHC Services throughout the duration of projects, including communication of Sponsor and Vice President, IHC Services updates for purposes of technical coordination of project requirements, developing study design, and assisting with proposal writing
• Coordinate with various departments for test and control slides, patient samples, and communicate with the sponsor for purposes of technical coordination of project requirements
• Stain tissue samples using immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques, score samples, generate reports detailing scoring data and experimental results for study sponsors (customers)
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to laboratory personnel assigned to assist in the execution of project responsibilities
• Ensure appropriate lab compliance with institutional and accrediting agency regulations
• Determine and provide appropriate supplies for laboratory personnel
• Follow company policies and procedures, including quality, safety and/or universal precautions
• Respect the privacy of the personal information of patients, co-workers, and all individuals with whom the Company interacts
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor (may occasionally be unrelated to the position described)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in molecular biology or cell biology with at least 2 years of industry research experience is required or Master’s Degree with no experience

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments and resolve multiple complex problems simultaneously
• Experience in IHC, IF, biomarker