Assistant Scientist

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Assistant Scientist for a 12+ month contract position with a pharmaceutical company. This is an on-site position located in Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media
• Perform lab-scale fermentation runs to meet different needs
• Set up process equipment for lab-scale experiments
• Perform analytical assays
• Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members
• Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP) guidance
• Work independently and efficiently
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
• Communicate effectively with client staff members

Requirements:

• B.S. in Biology, Bio/chemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science or engineering field.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience in Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, and/or upstream process development.
• This position will require occasional off-hour and/or weekend work (10-20% of hours may be off-shift).
• This position will require work with Biosafety Level-1 organisms.
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Desired skills:

• General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes
• Experience in culturing microbial cells at different scales
• Experience in protein biochemistry and analytical methods (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA)
• Basic knowledge of fermentation
• Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
• Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Pay range: up to $32.14 per hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran