Sr. Research Scientist, Applied Technology
- Incyte Corporation
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Full Time
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.
The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.
Job Summary (Primary function)
The Sr Research Scientist, Applied Technology (Sample Mgmt) will interact extensively with Medicinal Chemistry and Discovery Biology to provide compound management support for structure activity relationship (SAR) studies and high throughput screening library management. This includes management of inventory, solubilizations, titrations and general order fulfilment. Additional responsibilities include facilitating Mosaic integration at Incyte which includes translation of existing workflows and plate maps and acting as SME for Mosaic initiative. Candidate will also work to provide assay ready plates and compounds in a variety of formats to biologist end users; this scientist is responsible for workflow optimization and assisting / training requestors with placing orders and order fulfilment.
Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
Support the Sample Logistics needs of a diverse group of scientists within the Discovery organization through timely order fulfilment and sample delivery. Develop and integrate CM workflows to support new scientific needs, with a preference for simplifying and streamlining CM delivery processes
Support Mosaic integration, including transfer of sample management protocols (Solubilization, Titration, Cherry picking), plate definitions and plate maps to Mosaic environment, with a goal of reducing complexity and standardization of processes and deliverables. Serve as Mosaic SME
Facilitate Sample Management support for large molecule discovery, including normalization, storage and Titration. Facilitate large molecule order fulfilment on new and existing hardware in Mosaic environment
Acts as custodian of compound management laboratory instruments. Responsible for all instrument service-related tasks.
Assist with all other Sample management related tasks including HTS library management and Assay plate stamping on Echo automated platforms
Help to develop new and streamlined workflows to CM to support existing and future order fulfilment
Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
Extensive years of relevant experience in sample management, with a focus on skills and competencies rather than specific years.
High competency with Mosaic order fulfilment process, template creation, and user training.
Working knowledge of and Hamilton liquid handlers and tube storage systems
Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
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