Assistant Scientist, Quality Control

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World. 

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide. 

Position Summary

The role of Assistant Scientist within our Quality Control Release department conducts routine general chemical and/or biological testing of materials and products for in-process, release and stability purposes, in compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations. A variety of duties are performed relating to the efficient and effective functioning of the Quality Control lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Individual will have the ability to accurately perform and document laboratory work.
• Individual will demonstrate familiarity with scientific techniques and practices within area of study
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently on assays within realm of experience and training while requiring limited situational-dependent supervision.
• Demonstrate the highest level of good documentation practices.
• Be a proficient user of instrumentation and related computer systems
• Perform instrument performance checks and calibration within realm of experience and training.
• Assist in the modification of SOPs as required.
• Demonstrate on-going proficiency in the performance and theoretical understanding of a broad range of assays.
• Execute and assist in technical transfer and co-validation activities after demonstrated proficiency in assay.
• Perform data review based on demonstrated proficiency in assay within realm of experience and training.
• Train and assist less experienced scientists within area of expertise with assays.
• Individual will become a qualified trainer.

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS degree in scientific area with no experience (0-3 years) and be able to demonstrate theoretical understanding of scientific area of study.
• Demonstrate problem solving ability, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects, adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail.
• Contribute to a team based, collaborative, and positive environment, clarity of purpose and high commitment to business goals

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to perform data analysis and data review.
• Have proficiency to evaluate and interpret data.
• An understanding of basic scientific concepts and an interest/enthusiasm for further learning.
• Basic understanding of daily lab functions, maintenance, safety, cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to perform consistent delivery of accurate and complete experimental records.
• Ability to carry out assigned laboratory work and other basic functional duties.
• Ability to work under direct supervision.

Physical Demands

• Frequent repeated motions such as pipetting, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing on stepstools, and reaching is required.
• This role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.).
• Repetitive use of arms/hands/wrists and grasping is also required.

Work Environment

This position is a lab-based position which requires appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). This role will require contact with biohazardous materials such as live cell cultures and other hazardous chemicals including methotrexate, acids, and caustics. Powdered materials and high temperature liquids and solids are also handled. Frequent repeated motions such as pipetting, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing on stepstools, and reaching is required. This role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). Repetitive use of arms/hands/wrists and grasping is also required. Depending on the work demands, office-based work requires sitting. This position is based indoors, and you will primarily be working with others, but also independently and alone at times. This position is a team-based position that may require shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Target Bonus

8%

Work Location

East Syracuse, NY 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. 

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!