Job description
Research Associate I, Analytical Operations
About Astellas Gene Therapies
Astellas Gene Therapies is an Astellas Center of Excellence developing genetic medicines for patients with rare, life-threatening diseases. Based on our innovative approach to developing genetic medicines, as well as our industry-leading internal manufacturing capability and expertise, we have become the Astellas Center of Excellence for their newly-created Genetic Regulation Focus Area. We are currently exploring three gene therapy modalities: gene replacement, exon skipping gene therapy, and vectorized RNA knockdown, with plans to expand our focus and geographic reach under Astellas. We are based in San Francisco, with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in South San Francisco and Sanford, North Carolina. For more information, please visit our website: www.astellasgenetherapies.com
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
Our Values:
Be BOLD (Find a Way)
Care Deeply – for our patients, each other and our work
#GSD (Get Stuff Done)
What is the catalyst for you in your professional career? Are you ready to be a part of a bold, innovative company, to make a change and to make a difference? Listed below is a current opening for a smart, driven, experienced, and just plain nice individual who wants to join us and be a part of our journey.
The Role
The primary purpose of the Research Associate I is to support AAV technical development studies through laboratory testing.
Job Responsibilities
Execute methods (ELISA, PCR, UV/Vis, DLS, SDS-PAGE) to characterize AAV samples
Support automation projects (CE, HPLC, AUC)
Analyze data and report results to project leads
Report results daily
Review reports submitted by peers
Buffer preparation
Training on new methods
Associates are part of a team that works collaboratively to characterize hundreds of samples each month.
Their data supports technical development studies and investigations that support regulatory filings
The research associate will report to a Tech Lead for Analytical Operations.
The laboratory work is independent. Results are reported to a central database for peer review.
The research associate will attend regular team meetings and data presentations
Required Qualifications
BS. in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or equivalent
Minimum 0-2 years of experience as research associate or equivalent
Entry-level experience performing biological methods or analytical methods
Preferred
Familiar with ALCOA+ Familiar with AAV
Enthusiasm for work in a laboratory-based environment
Working Conditions
The role is a laboratory position and requires associates to spend 60-75% of time in the lab.
The role is M-F with flexible hours on-site.
Data analysis, report submissions may be performed on-site or off-site.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
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Category Gene Therapy Research & Technical Operations
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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