Scientist
Nesco Resource
West Point, PA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32.14–$32.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Biology, Botany, Campaigns, Cell Cultures, Chemical Engineering, Chromatography, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Documentation Standards, Equipment Specification, Facilities Engineering, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Matrix Management, Medical Products, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Pilot Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Regulations, Research Laboratory, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Viruses
LOCATION
West Point, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
• 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
Preferred Experience and 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
Responsibilities
Seeking candidates for a position within our company's research laboratories Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) Process Operations Team. This person will work on pilot-scale campaigns for the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacture of biologic and vaccine bulk clinical supplies (focus on cell banks), leading cell expansion unit operations. There may be opportunities to cross over and contribute to manufacturing activities in bulk upstream/downstream as a support role. A working comprehension of regulatory guidelines governing GMP manufacture is essential. The candidate will work in matrixed teams with process development, facility engineering, quality engineering, GMP compliance, and safety groups. Some overtime, including weekends and occasional second and third shift work, will be required. Assignments include all aspects of preparation, execution, and closeout of a GMP campaign.
Primary 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.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the Company
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Nesco Resource
Companies need talent. You want job opportunities.
That’s where we come in. We create meaningful connections between companies and candidates, and we’ve been doing it for over 65 years.
Our national workforce solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement services, and managed services for a variety of industries.
We employ specialized recruiters focused in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, and Manufacturing & Distribution.
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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/