About ABS

Job Duties:

• The position involves tracking for a large number of human biospecimen samples
• Samples types for storing and processing include serum, plasma, whole blood and tissue biopsy.
• Communication with shipping and receiving department personnel is necessary to ensure packages are tracked
• Monitoring of documentation from collection sites and other contracted research organization for sample analysis
• Samples are entered and tracked in electronic data management system
• Quality control of data and samples is required
• Lead and organize the process of archiving laboratory notebooks and records from start to finish, including processing requests, maintaining onsite archive, preparing for shipment offsite and recording proper documentation 
• Add to and maintain inventory of GLP and non-GLP laboratory notebooks and records 
• Create and update records of GLP and non-GLP notebooks in the EDMS and other additional databases 
• Manage all forms throughout archival process including requests, shipment and chain of custody forms 
• Oversee and conduct the archival of digital data and associated forms 
• Perform QC proofreading and accuracy checks of scientific reports as needed 
• Assist with documentation and provide supporting information for related SOP and GLP deviations, if necessary 
• Accession appropriate data into Watson and receive biospecimens when necessary 
• Pull samples from inventory when requested by scientists in the department for internal or external assay work 
• The qualified individual will be working in a regulated environment within our client's facility in Wilmington, Delaware.

Founded in 1990, ABS is an established bioscience company (www.absbio.com) with headquarters in Wilmington, DE. ABS provides preclinical cell culture and biomarker services for nearly all major pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

We are looking for individuals to work in our biorepository and for clients with insourcing arrangements primarily for sample management.

•     A minimum of an Bachlors Degree in a medical curriculum or biological sciences is required.
•     Experience (e.g. as medical technologist or at a blood bank) or histology is a plus.
•     The position requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and good computer skills.
•     All candidates should be able to work independently and in a team environment.
•     Good communications skills and client service are critical.
•     GLP and/or quality assurance experience is preferred.

Benefits:

•     The job is full time
•     Full medical insurance
•     Short and long term disability insurance
•     401K plan
•     Currently with 4% matching contributions are provided by ABS

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Cell Culture Scientist position is currently available in Wilmington, DE. ABS Inc. is a successful bioscience company with over 29 years’ experience providing cell culture and other services for R&D to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.

Duties

• The position involves maintenance of cell culture lines to include thawing, expanding, harvesting and freezing lines.
• Strict quality control guidelines of all products coming from cell culture must be monitored and adhered to.
• Proper and aseptic maintenance of cell culture and production laboratory is required. 
• The Scientist must be able to effectively communicate with team members and clients of our progress with products and services and be able to respond quickly and accurately to client inquiries and requests.
• Record keeping, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are a must. 

• Education: BS or BA or higher degree in biological sciences. 
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology is required. 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required. 
• The position requires a highly collaborative candidate with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

Assist with client needs and collaborate with the client, Director of Client Services, and the Laboratory, to determine ideal solutions while they have active projects at ABS.  

• Assist with the management and updates for production jobs and long term projects.  
• Attend weekly Biospecimen Update Meetings. 
• Assist with vendor PO questions and updates. , such as VWR
• Manage and track jobs requiring client materials to be sent to ABS
• Assist with requests and BSRF/Service form entries within Netsuite
• Perform Satisfaction checks on jobs after they have been shipped
• Work directly with Director of Client Services on various improvement projects for the Client Service area
• Potential to help assist in other departments, including Business Development, or Laboratory Production
• Adhere to all SOPs and Work Instructions

Education: A BS/BA or higher degree in biological sciences or related work experience. 

Language Skills:  

• Fluent in English 
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills 
• Excellent Grammatical Skills 
•  Good questioning and listening skills  

Mathematical and Analytical Skills:   

• A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra 
• Ability to calculate percentages and create and interpret simple graphs 
• Strong problem-solving ability 

Team Work Skills:

• Willing to work with others within all departments, to ensure a teamwork environment for ABS. 

Computer Skills:

• Effective use of the internet for research 
•  8 Basic proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• Ability to prioritize and manage details of multiple projects simultaneously 
• Effective time management and scheduling (calendar) 
• Effectively manage a high volume of email without compromising key responsibilities 

Summary:  The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will work on specific Lab projects as designated and directed, and they are an assistant to the lab staff. Good organizational skills are essential because this position requires handling multiple projects at the same.  All relevant information must be accurately recorded when working with the database, FreezerPro. 

Required Duties:  (This list is not comprehensive, but it should be used to provide general guidance.  Other duties may be required.) 

• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help the lab with the equipment maintenance duties. 
• Maintenance of: Incubators, water baths, refrigerators, and others as requested by other employees. 
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with organizing the storage areas, and helping put away supplies as they are delivered.  
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with inventories, chemical, antibody, cell vials, and tissues.
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will help with large cell culture projects, as a runner. 
• Unpacking flasks and helping stock up each work station. 
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will work with NetSuite to help keep maintenance on equipment that is within the database, as well helping to add on other equipment types into the system  
• The Laboratory Assistant/ Intern will follow all SOPs while learning about ABS production processes

Education: A high school diploma is required. Pursuing or having a BA/BS degree in the biological field is highly recommended. 

Language Skills: The lab Intern must be fluent in English and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.  All written communications should be grammatically correct without spelling errors.

Mathematics skills:  A basic understanding of arithmetic and elementary algebra, such as calculation of percentages and the creation and interpretation of simple graphs, is required.

Computer Skills:  The lab Intern must be able to search the Internet independently to find necessary information.  Basic proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel is also required.