Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Biocenter Biobank Scientist
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is focused on medical research in the discovery and development of new treatments and diagnostics. The Biobank Scientist is responsible for maintaining the Human Biological Samples inventory, ensuring compliance with global standards, and leading process improvements while managing stakeholder relationships.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Receive and register incoming HBS
Process requests for HBS from customers
Act as the first escalation point for histology issues to bring expertise to resolve problems
Act upon day-to-day issues and partner with Biobank groups globally and internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Perform aliquoting or sectioning (and other histology techniques) of HBS
Contribute to laboratory training & education and maintenance of histology and microtomy areas, relevant SOPs, equipment maintenance, COSHH guidelines and risk assessments. In addition, the role holder will understand SHE procedures and other regulations applicable to the subject area
To be responsible for the implementation and continued maintenance of archiving of all study-based materials, including raw data, images, FFPE blocks and slides. Ensure that all electronic records are continually maintained and available for audit
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current sample management and analysis techniques and regulations to support histology/microtomy capability
Track all work-in-progress using specialized informatics systems as well as databases, so that there is a common understanding of status at all times
Perform all work following global standards, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and legal requirements (HTA)
Communication with science partners (customers) to ensure compliance with global HBS standard and legal requirements (HTA)
Act upon day-to-day issues and partner with biobank groups globally, as well as internal and external customers, to drive continuous improvement
When applicable, provide histological technical support to the organization and collaboration with scientific functions, including microtomy, cryosectioning, routine histological staining, immunohistochemistry staining, slide scanning and digital image analysis
When applicable, provide aliquoting technical support (including automated aliquoting) to the organization in collaboration with scientific functions
May be occasionally required to work weekends or out of hours as part of role
Qualification
Required
BS/BA with three (3) years of experience, MS/MA with two (2) years of experience, or PhD with zero (0) years of experience in a scientific or related discipline
Experience in Biobanking and working with HBS
Proficient in Histology techniques such as Microtomy, different staining methodologies and evaluation of the various challenges in the process
Fluent in English as the AstraZeneca working language
Understanding of, and experience with, working with various IT solutions, such as LIMS systems and databases, including extensive knowledge of Excel for data transformation and analyses
High focus on problem solving, investigating and escalating issues
Identifying and leading continuous improvement processes, with enthusiasm to solve the root cause of problems and not only overcome the presenting problem
Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness
Strong influencing skills and willingness to challenge stakeholders to maintain or develop processes
Automation experience with equipment such as Hamilton STAR
Histopathology experience
Preferred
Strong collaborative partnering and interpersonal skills
Experience in the management of complex projects
Clinical Laboratory scientific experience
RMS experience
Benefits
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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