Scientist

Upstream Processing Scientist West Point, PA12 Months+ **Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions and culture mediaPerform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates (including Biosafety Level-2 organisms)Setup process equipment for lab-scale experimentsPerform in-process monitoring assaysAnalyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff membersMaintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP)Work independently and efficientlyDocument work clearly and perform tests accuratelyCommunicate effectively with client staff membersOccasional off-shift and weekend work (not to typically exceed 40 hours per week cumulative)QualificationB.S. Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering or B.S. Biological Sciences /Cell Biology or B.S. BiochemistryAt least six months of laboratory experience in upstream bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations, microbial and/or mammalian cell culture in shake flasks, plates). The ideal candidate would *General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettesExperience in operating bioreactorsExperience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cellsExperience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)Experience with solution, reagent, buffer preparation Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in ExcelHighly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitudeAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policiesAbility to manage and organize experiments with multiple varying parameters and conditionsAdditional Preferred ****Basic downstream / primary recovery operations (e.g. Lysis, Centrifugation, Filtration)

Created: 2024-11-02