Senior Associate Scientist, Functional Characterization and Impurities

Role Summary

Senior Associate Scientist, Functional Characterization and Impurities, based in Redmond, WA. You will join a team focused on developing and implementing impurity assays, potency ELISAs, and other plate-based assays to support functional characterization and potency assessment of early and late-stage biologics. You’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and explore innovative solutions through hands-on experimentation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical sample testing with ELISA assays and other plate-based assay formats.
• Keep detailed documentation of lab procedures and data.
• Contribute to development and implementation of impurities assays, potency ELISAs, and other plate-based assays to support functional characterization and potency assessment of early and late-stage biologics.
• Assist in transfer of assays to the QC GMP group as well as training of other analysts.
• Help drive technology development including automation of assays using liquid handling robots to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore new possibilities and solutions.
• Regularly share your findings, ideas, and solutions in both team settings and presentations.
• Ensure that curiosity-driven questions and exploration lead to measurable, impactful results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plate-based assays, sample preparation and serial dilutions.
• Meticulous and accurate pipetting technique (multichannel and single channel).
• Demonstrated experience with data documentation (written or electronic laboratory notebooks or other documentation system).
• A curious problem-solver with a passion for learning and growing in a dynamic environment.
• Someone who is not satisfied with “just good enough” and is always looking to improve, adapt, and innovate.
• A natural collaborator who loves sharing ideas and learning from others.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in environments where curiosity and experimentation are encouraged.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to share complex ideas in a simple, relatable way.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, owns your projects, and actively seeks out new challenges.

Education

• BS with 1-5 years’ experience or MS with 0-3 years’ experience in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry or related field.