Biological Researcher II

Who we are

The opportunity

Teva‘s Global Research & Development (R&D) organization is devoted to the development of new medicines, devices and combination products that provide meaningful therapeutic benefit to patients worldwide. Combining creativity, scientific rigor, and our extensive knowledge on a broad range of technologies, our scientists, engineers, medical doctors, and project leaders across the globe use their expertise to innovate novel biologics, biosimilars, small molecule specialty medicines, generics and over-the-counter therapies.

The Biological Researcher II in the Bioassay Department of Biologics CMC performs method development, troubleshooting, routine sample testing, and method qualification of PCR and ELISA-based assays to support both clinical and commercial staged programs. This position provides exciting opportunities to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, participate in regulatory submissions, and learn and execute a variety of assays. This role reports to an Associate Director of the Bioassay Department.

How you’ll spend your day

-Conduct routine sample testing and analysis of biologic products using quantitative PCR and ELISA-based methods.
-Develop, qualify, transfer, and troubleshoot quantitative PCR and ELISA-based methods to internal and external GxP laboratories.
-Author and review SOPs, protocols, laboratory notebook entries, and technical reports.
-Actively manage and maintain lab supplies and critical reagents (ordering/inventory/characterization).
-Participate in project meetings providing insights and status updates to the larger cross-functional team.
-Present data at internal/external meetings as needed.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Experience:    Require a B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or related field and minimum of a 3 years relevant industry experience.

-Experienced in quantitative PCR and ELISA-based assays according to current industry standards to support biologics product testing, specifically monoclonal antibodies.
-Flexible and adaptable: fast paced environment with changing timelines/priorities
-Meticulous attention to detail in following procedures, preparing written documentation, and execution of experiments.
-Clear communication skills: able to share data and work as well as communicate issues/complications clearly.
-Highly cooperative/team player: matrixed lab environment (shared responsibilities)
-Familiarity working with/in controlled document systems.
-Experience generating/qualifying/characterizing critical reagents used in bioassays.
-Experience with method standardization practices and optimization for GMP use.
-Familiarity with biosimilar and novel biologics product lifecycle and associated regulatory requirements.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more. 

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