Scientist - I (Assistant)

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist - I (Assistant) for a 12-month onsite contract position with a pharmaceutical company located in West Point, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Executing cell bank manufacturing and upstream unit operations such as mammalian/yeast/bacterial cell expansion, virus/protein expression in single-use disposable systems and/or stainless-steel bioreactors
• Secondary role to support downstream operations such as normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, homogenization, lyophilization, chromatography, and centrifugation
• Preparing critical documents including standard operating procedures, batch records
• Completing production readiness activities such as equipment cleaning & steam sanitization
• Evaluating and integrating innovative technology/process equipment fit
• Developing equipment specifications & participating in start-up activities
• Working in a multi-disciplinary project team environment
• Troubleshooting process unit operations
• Leading process unit operation teams; this person will lead manufacturing steps and must be able to plan, communicate, and lead small groups to achieve tactical objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• GMP manufacturing and/or process development cell culture activities (mammalian, bacterial)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Working knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, and safety for operations
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic setting

Desired skills:

• Organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Technical background in cell culture unit operations (vial thaw, shake flasks, cell stacks, flasks, incubation, harvest/centrifugation, vial filling, freeze, thaw/recovery)
• Experience leading small teams in a matrixed organization

Pay rate: up to $32.14 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

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)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/.

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.