In-Vitro Analyst
In- Vitro Analyst
Dillon Engineering Services are seeking an experienced In-vitro Analyst (Cell Culture/Virology) for our Client’s Biosafety (In-vitro Adventitious Agent) Laboratory located in Ballina, Co. Mayo to to complete the establishment of a new suite of laboratories within strict timelines and to manage the laboratory once established. This position comes with an extremely competitive remuneration package and excellent career progression opportunities
Our client is expanding their Biosafety (In-Vitro Adventitious Agent) line of business at the Ballina site and are now expanding their Virology laboratories to cater for their own client’s growing needs for testing. These assays will include cell culture and virology-based methods.
They are looking to recruit an In-Vitro Analyst, who along with a Laboratory Supervisor and Senior analysts will be responsible for expanding the laboratory to GMP standards. The team will be responsible for the development and validation of new viral methods for clients, execution of routine validated Biosafety Assays and for the day to day running of the laboratory. All new roles will be involved in both the culture of cells and in performing the end-point analysis e.g. CPE, plaque assay, DNA staining, etc.
This role shall report to the Biosafety & Cell Based Assay Manager and the main duties & responsibilities shall be to assist the Department Manager and/or the Scientist in the following:
Core duties shall include:
- Maintenance and propagation of antibiotic free cell cultures.
- Microscopic evaluation of mammalian cells
- Carrying out virus test method procedures.
- Routine laboratory/equipment maintenance.
- Update current standard operating procedures.
- Assist in laboratory investigations where necessary.
- Receipt and processing of test samples in LIMS.
- Assist Scientist and/or Department Manager in:
- Qualifying all cell banks/viral seeds including performance of viral titrations.
- Drawing up test method SOPs for the Biosafety laboratory
- Qualification of AVA test methods in strict accordance with SOP(s) ensuring full GMP regulatory compliance as appropriate.
- Responsible for reporting progress information to Management.
- Complete understanding off all regulatory guidelines.
- Generate risk assessments for laboratory and test items as required.
The following are minimum requirements related to the In-Vitro Analyst (Cell Culture/Virology) position.
- B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline
- With a B.Sc. a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Scientific Research required.
- Experience in cell culture techniques essential (antibiotic free highly desirable).
- Experience in in-vitro bioassays highly desirable.
- Experience n virology and biosafety testing requirements highly desirable.
The following are minimum requirements related to the In-Vitro Analyst (Cell Culture/Virology) position.
- B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in a relevant science discipline
- With a B.Sc. a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Scientific Research required.
- Experience in cell culture techniques essential (antibiotic free highly desirable).
- Experience in in-vitro bioassays highly desirable.
- Experience n virology and biosafety testing requirements highly desirable.
