Analytical Development Specialist

Company: Texas A&M University
Location: Bryan
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job TitleAnalytical Development SpecialistAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentCnt For Innovation In Adv Dev & ManufacturingProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob Description

What we believe:

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values."

Who we are:

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want:

The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Analytical Development Specialist to serve as a member of the CIADM team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Summary: The position will provide support to Seed Development, Upstream, and Downstream process development as well as analyzing final vaccine product. The candidate will also be responsible for developing new analytical tools with detailed documentation on processes and results. This position requires the individual to work both with onsite and offsite colleagues and to work independently in order to provide a broad range of analytical tools.

Required Education:

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• BS in biology-related field with 2 years experience
  
  Required Experience:
  
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  • Two years of related experience in project management.
    
    Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    
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    • Mammalian tissue culture work and aseptic technique
    • Experience with a variety of analytical instrumentation (e.g. UV-Vis spectrometer, light and fluorescent microscope)
    • Experience developing assays
    • Proven record of strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Ability to keep detailed and up-to-date records
    • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
      
      Preferred Education:
      
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      • BS in biology-related field with 8+ years experience
      • MS in biology-related field with 5+ years experience
      • PhD in biology-related field with 2+ years experience
      • Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Virology degree
        
        Preferred Experience:
        
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        • Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
          
          Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
          
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          • Experience with viral assays and flow cytometers
          • Knowledge of regulatory issues associated with USDA and EU biologics submissions
          • Knowledge of GxPs, including assay validation
          • Experience with statistical analysis programs (e.g. Prism, R, JMP)
          • Provide advanced project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and time line
            
            Job Responsibilities:
            
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            • Performs advanced project managenement support for developing and working with onsite and offsite colleagues and to work independently.
            • Provides support to the following areas, but not limited to: Viral Seed Development, Mammalian Cell Seed Development, Upstream, and Downstream process development as well as analyzing final vaccine product.
            • Plan, and organize R&D projects and establish the required procedures to be applied to those projects,
            • Conduct R&D projects,
            • Define problems and provide possible solutions as dictated by R&D projects and protocols,
            • Develop and modify equipment and applications as required to accomplish project goals,
            • Train and supervise research staff as needed,
            • Coordinate and provide technical direction to research staff to ensure effective and cost-efficient completion of projects if needed,
            • Provide technical knowledge to research staff to ensure they can complete their assignments,
            • Recommend new areas of research and development that support the goals and objectives of our department, and
            • Analyze, interpret, compile and report project results to a PI and/or department head.
            • Develops and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations.
            • Preparation and review of proposals, SOPs, BPRs, reports, QC/QA related documents.
            • Maintenance of appropriate documentation for tests, research and development as specified by our department and required laws and regulations.
            • Performs other duties as assigned.
              
              
              Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
              
              All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
              
              Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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