Upstream Processing Scientist - I (Assistant)

Responsibilities: Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: " Able to support onsite work and support occasional off-hour and/or weekend work (not to typically exceed 40 hours per week cumulative) " Communicate effectively and promptly with client staff members " Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media " Perform lab-scale upstream processing and needs-based purification support of vaccine products and process intermediates " Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments " Perform in-process monitoring assays " Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members " Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP) " Work independently and efficiently " Document work clearly and perform tests accurately The ideal candidate would possess: " General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes " Experience in operating bioreactors " Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells " Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g.

Qualifications:
Basic Minimum Qualifications: " B.S. in Biology, Bio/chemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science or engineering field. " At least six months of laboratory experience in upstream-focused bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations for live virus culture, bacterial fermentation and/or mammalian cell culture). The ideal candidate would possess: " General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes " Experience in operating bioreactors " Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells " Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis) " Experience with solution, reagent, buffer preparation " Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel " Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills " Excellent and proactive communication (oral and written) and attention to detail " Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude " Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Additional Preferred Skills: Basic downstream / primary recovery operations (e.g. Lysis, Centrifugation, Filtration)
Responsibilities:
Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: " Able to support onsite work and support occasional off-hour and/or weekend work (not to typically exceed 40 hours per week cumulative) " Communicate effectively and promptly with client staff members " Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media " Perform lab-scale upstream processing and needs-based purification support of vaccine products and process intermediates " Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments " Perform in-process monitoring assays " Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members " Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP) " Work independently and efficiently " Document work clearly and perform tests accurately