Scientist III (Scientific) – Downstream

Immediate need for a talented Scientist III (Scientific) – Downstream. This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Swiftwater, PA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-10842

Pay Range: $50/hr - $83/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:

• The Downstream Process Development, MSAT department supports several projects including:
• Seasonal strain changes for Flublok/Covid Vaccine
• Process improvement and optimization projects
• Yield improvement strategies and implementation
• Process monitoring and control
• Manufacturing support for production operations
• Primary responsibilities are the execution of development studies such as resin reuse, process improvements, optimization, scale-up, column load, and evaluation of yield improvement strategies as outlined by the Deputy Director DSP/MSAT in collaboration with others on projects.
• Executes purification experiments including automated or high-throughput chromatography (AKTA platform), filtration, clarification/ depth filtration, column packing, and tangential flow filtration independently based on expert knowledge of protein purification and analysis with an in-depth understanding of all modes of chromatography.
• Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
• Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to projects.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Responsible for training on, understanding, and following documented procedures that apply to their departments.
• Responsible for general lab maintenance.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Downstream Process and AKTA
• Analyzing Data with Assay (SDS PAGE and Western Blot, SRID, BCA, Purity, Dialysis for rBV, ELISA, etc.)
• Experience in filtration, clarification/ depth filtration, column packing, and tangential flow filtration.
• Knowledge of protein purification and analysis with an in-depth understanding of all modes of chromatography.
• Proactively anticipates and effectively communicates successes, constraints, solutions, and actions for resolution.
• Fosters relationships with partners, experts from other functions, and customers to achieve technical objectives
• Perform troubleshooting as required, and supports staff
• Demonstrate and promote company values and competencies through daily actions and decisions
• Contribute to strategic planning for downstream process development initiatives
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or similar discipline
• Fluent in English (written and verbal communication)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team member spirit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting chromatography workstations and process skids
• Analyzing Data with Assay (SDS PAGE and Western Blot, SRID, BCA, Purity, Dialysis for rBV, ELISA, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience working with automated high throughput process development equipment
• Demonstrates working knowledge of scientific principles and concerns
• Participates in quality control tracking systems including change controls, deviations, CAPA, root cause analysis, etc.
• Maintains project timelines
• Good documentation practices (GDP). Experience in writing standard operating procedures (SOP), batch records, and reports
• Hands-on experience with molecular modeling software is desirable but not required.
• Years of Experience: 2 - 6 Years

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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