Associate Scientist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the associate scientist position.

Previously, I was responsible for timely updates and results in the form of oral presentations, PowerPoint summaries, Excel reports, and custom reports generated in proprietary data processing platform.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Polymer experience preferred
• Bioanalytical experience preferred
• Analytical method validation experience preferred
• Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry methods
• Technical expertise in bioanalytical and bioassay technologies, including cell-based assays, immunoassays, and qPCR
• Bachelor of Science in a Biology field
• Good track record working in a team
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell line development for recombinant gene expression, including routine cell passage, plasmid construction and purification, transfection and cell line characterization

In response to your job posting for associate scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for animal care in compliance with Animal Welfare Act, AAALAC guidelines, and cooperate with regulatory inspection agencies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong background in immunochemical assay development
• Demonstrated experience in the development, optimization and validation of bioassays for monoclonal antibodies in biological matrices such as whole blood, serum and plasma
• Knowledge of assay validation guidelines and GLP regulations
• Experience in bioanalysis in a GLP compliant environment
• Familiarity with multiple technology platforms including Singulex, MSD, Luminex, and colorimetric, fluorescence or luminescence plate readers
• Background in cell-based assays, including PBMC processing, with excellent aseptic techniques
• Plan, test, maintain, and set up equipment and materials needed
• Apply standard methods to conduct full physical and chemical tests

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the associate scientist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regulatory guidance to support Mars business priorities by working cross-functionally with Research & Development, Marketing, Commercial, and Supply Teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• LSS Green belt or Black belt certification
• A working knowledge of Minitab
• DOE training
• Some biological experience
• Generate, manage, interpret, and maintain critical data in a highly organized manner
• A broad knowledge of pharmacology and neurological diseases
• Hands-on experience in animal studies including rodent behavior assay, dosing and tissue sampling, and biomarker analysis etc
• Conduct in vivo pharmacological experiments as a bench scientist

I would like to submit my application for the associate scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for backup assistance in testing in-process samples, blended vaccines and final containers for all applicable assays utilizing good aseptic practices with no supervision.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with standard immunological techniques including in vitro study of human immune cell assays, flow cytometry, ELISA and/or ELISpots
• Additional experience in antibody-based immunotherapies and molecular biology are encouraged
• Experience working with mammalian cell culture and bioreactors is preferred
• Confidence in working in a clean environment
• A background in cell / tissue culture is desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Previous experience of working with embryonic or pluripotent stem cells and neuronal cells would be an advantage
• Experience at characterization and/or molecular manipulation of stem cells would be an advantage
• BS or MS in Biology or Biochemistry

I would like to submit my application for the associate scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for interface with regulatory agencies through technical answers to authority questions and regulatory strategy activities.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Antibody and protein engineering, purification and characterization
• Biochemistry/molecular biology background
• SDS-PAGE and analytical SEC
• Assay development – ELISA, immunoprecipitation
• Cell cultures
• At least 6 months of GMP experience is preferred (internship experience accepted)
• HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, UV/Vis
• Strong experience in running bench scale cell culture