Assistant/Associate Scientist

Pay Range : $20 to $26 Per hour

Job Description:

The role of the Assistant/Associate Scientist is to conduct experiments for the purposes of providing robust and timely technical support for commercial downstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes consisting of purification (chromatography, dead-end and depth filtration, tangential flow ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral inactivation, and viral filtration).

" The operation, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment, the preparation of buffers and reagents.

" Maintain detailed and accurate notebook documentation for all experimental data and results, data verification and the preparation of study protocols and final reports.

" Ensures laboratory maintenance to sustain a safe, effective and productive environment and ensures that appropriate GLP/GMP procedures are followed.

" Assists with troubleshoots of process related problems observed at manufacturing scale through the effective design of scale-down studies and the evaluation of data from manufacturing lots.

" Collaborates with cross functional teams and representatives of other organizations outside of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology.

" Assist in all areas of purification and all related duties.

" Occasional night and weekend work hours may be required.

Qualifications:

" B.A./B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Biological or Chemical Sciences/Engineering with relevant experience.

" General scientific knowledge and laboratory skills. Hands-on lab work in a flexible, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment is essential.

" Knowledge of purification (chromatography, dead-end and depth filtration, tangential flow ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral inactivation and viral filtration) preferred.

" Experience in problem solving ability and ability to apply risk-based critical thinking in technical environment.

" Ability to collaborate across technical teams and good interpersonal skills.

" Technical communication skills in a written and presentation format are essential.

" Ability to prioritize, independently manage and complete deliverables within given timelines.

" Good organizational skills and attention to detail with high quality output.