Scientist - I (Assistant)

Immediate need for a talented Scientist - I (Assistant). This is a 12+ months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in West Point, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 24-20976

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a real-time flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics.
• Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities, and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory.
• Support routine laboratory operations, cleaning, supply ordering, and preventative maintenance.
• Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection, GMP laboratory experiments (e.g., viral growth curves), etc.
• Characterize existing processes, identify key sources of variability, and identify potential process improvements.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable long-term solutions.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• BS in life science (e.g., Chemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical).
• Years of experience: 1 year or less needed for role.
• Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for real-time decision-making.
• Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations).
• Must be able to work both independently and within multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important.
• Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus.
• New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred.
• Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
• Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or large-scale production.
• Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred.
• Intermediate Excel experience required.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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