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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Scientist to provide expertise in cellular therapy and regenerative medicine assays, advancing their development portfolio. This role involves managing and coordinating scientific activities related to product testing, developing new products or services, and training laboratory personnel in relevant processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and continuous improvement of cellular therapy/regenerative medicine product assays.
• Serve as a leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote cellular therapy assay products.
• Forge collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and strategic partners.
• Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments and validation studies.
• Provide guidance on scientific principles, author SOPs, contribute to training activities, and participate in audits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Cellular Engineering. A Doctoral Degree is preferred.
• Valid United States Driver’s License.
• Professional certifications are preferred.

Experience

• Requires five or more years of experience in regenerative medicine/cellular therapy testing, preferably in a cGMP and FDA regulated or clinical laboratory setting.
• Technical skills: aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, qPCR, multiplex ELISA, bioassay, potency assay, and microscopy.

Skills

• Experience evaluating and reporting accurate/valid test results.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Hands-on laboratory skills and ability to solve technical problems with biotechnology-based solutions.
• Ability to commit to project delivery timelines and budget.
• Energetic, team-oriented leadership style.
• Professional, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to use a personal motor vehicle for company business.
• Capability to work in varying weather conditions, with exposure to laboratory hazards.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

• Medix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
• This position requires compliance with the federal government Executive Order on ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for federal contractors or subcontractors.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.