Assistant/Associate Scientist - Aseptic Process Development

The Assistant/Associate Scientist will support laboratory studies related to manufacturing process improvements, investigations, material qualification, comparability, and validation activities. This role will execute experiments in process development laboratories using aseptic techniques and automated process equipment, summarize and analyze experimental data, coordinate process samples with analytical teams, and support technical documentation and manufacturing investigations.

The position works closely with cross-functional teams and requires strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Position details:

• Hourly rate: $38.54–$48.95;
• Contract length: 12 months with possible extension;
• Location: Seattle, WA;
• Work arrangement: 100% onsite;
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard office hours, 8-hour shift;
• Regular hours: 40 hours per week;
• Average estimated overtime: 2 hours per week;
• W-2 contract position;
• No C2C options;
• No visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Required:

• BS degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 0+ years of relevant experience in biologic process/analytical development or commercial biologic manufacturing process support;
• Hands-on aseptic technique or aseptic processing experience;
• GMP or GLP experience;
• Technical writing experience, including drafting SOPs, protocols, reports, or similar technical documentation;
• Ability to execute laboratory studies and summarize experimental data;
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and time-management skills;
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize responsibilities;
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Cell therapy process development or manufacturing experience;
• GMP manufacturing experience or additional GLP/GDP experience;
• Cell culture and cell passaging experience;
• Blood processing or cell-isolation experience;
• Experience supporting commercial manufacturing investigations, validation, or comparability activities;
• Experience working within MSAT, Quality, or Process Development teams;
• Experience operating automated process equipment;
• Data-analysis experience using JMP, Excel, coding, or related approaches;
• Experience supporting commercial product activities, including ongoing validation, comparability, or post-marketing commitments;
• Operational excellence training or background.

Benefits

• Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.