Date Posted: 03/03/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 497802
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Analytical Scientist
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9 AM to 4 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 10
Min Hourly Rate($): 37.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 42.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Assay, Cell Culture, Laboratory, Research, Science
Experience Desired: Laboratory experience (1 yrs); Aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture (1 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, or Bioengineering.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems (Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/Vantage).
• Experience with cell-based analytical methods and immunoassays.
About the Role
• The High Throughput Analytics & Operations (HTAO) team in Analytical Development is seeking an Analytical Scientist to support routine automated testing of gene therapy research and development samples.
• This role is critical to the development and characterization of recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) vectors for gene therapy.
• You will be responsible for executing high-throughput analytical methods, maintaining cell cultures, preparing reagents, managing laboratory inventory, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform routine testing of vectors and intermediates using cell-based potency assays, immunoassays (ELISA, Gyros), and molecular assays (qPCR, dPCR).
• Operate automated liquid handling platforms (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Maintain cultures of multiple mammalian cell lines.
• Prepare and qualify reagents, buffers, and media for analytical methods.
• Manage sample inventory, reagent supplies, and participate in lab cleanouts.\
• Support instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification activities.
• Document experiments in electronic notebooks and prepare technical reports.
• Perform data analysis using software such as SoftMax Pro, GraphPad Prism, and in-house tools.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and laboratory safety procedures.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and analytical methods.
• Ability to learn new techniques and work independently once trained.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a high-throughput, fast-paced lab environment.
• Commitment to research integrity and collaborative science.
Additional Requirements
• Lab-based role requiring on-site presence (?80%).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays, or extended hours depending on testing schedules.
• PPE usage required per lab SOPs.
Working Model: Fully on-site (5 days) - Monday through Friday
Working Hours: 8 hours (Resources must work during core hours - 9 AM to 4 PM)
Interview Format: Three Rounds (1. Hiring Manager - 45 minutes; 2. Panel with team - 45 minutes; 3. Panel with stakeholders - 45 minutes) - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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