Assistant Scientist

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Scientist. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Summit, NJ (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-32131

Pay Range: $30 - $34/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:

• Champion full capability of equipment capacity and manufacturing operations to lead and support manufacturing operations. Function as a core member during clinical processing.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Support 5-S efforts and maintain adequate manufacturing suite supplies.
• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Author manufacturing batch records, SOPs, material specifications, etc.
• Participate in technology transfers from Cell Therapy Development and external partners to within network.
• Technology transfer will include providing decisions for manufacturing implementation of processes and communicating the decisions to the technology transfer team.
• Lead manufacturing investigations toward process impact assessments and ensuring timely completion and communications.
• Responsible for identifying appropriate CAPA(s) and implementation of them.
• Support routine data trending of manufacturing data to fulfill regulatory/compliance requirements. This includes authoring various technical reports.
• Leads process improvement efforts of significant scope, involving coordinating activities of other team members.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills-("Cell Culture") AND (UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM)
• Demonstrated skills in setup, operation, and control systems of single-use medium to large scale bioreactors and wave bioreactors
• Demonstrated skills in formulation of culture media and buffer solutions.
• Hands-on experience in aseptic handling of mammalian cell cultures.
• Strong technical knowledge related to Cell Culture process and equipment (i.e. Bioreactors, wave reactors, media and harvest vessels, related analytical equipment, and process control software).
• Demonstrated experience in operational planning, operational execution, and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and project management skills appropriate for leadership of technology transfer projects.
• Experienced with working independently and representing the department to lead cross-functional project execution.
• Excellent technical writing skills, with significant experience writing standard procedures.
• Ability to work well in both individual and leadership capacities
• Knowledge of DeltaV, cGMP, FDA/EMA regulations, Process Validation
• Preferably experienced with training and leading peers on standard procedures.
• Preferably has proficiency in purification operations.
• Required bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biochemical, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Candidates will be considered for the applicable position based on education and level of experience.
• Assistant Scientist - BA/BS + 0-3 yrs relevant experience in manufacturing operations of Biotech / Biopharm industry
• Working Conditions:Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions.
• Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.

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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