Meet is currently partnered with a global biopharmaceutical company focused within the vaccines development space. Our client has an extensive pipeline of clinical and commercial vaccines that impact infectious diseases across the world.

Summary of the Position:

Qualified individuals will play a critical role in analytical support of downstream process development and process characterization activities. The candidate will ensure scientifically sound assay execution. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and presenting critical data at internal meetings. The candidate is expected to be highly self-motivated, well organized, and an innovative thinker focused on execution with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine sample testing according to SOPs using a variety of techniques and assays, including SDS-PAGE, Western Blots, ELISAs, colorimetric assays, and additional assays as needed to support a temporary surge in activities for Process Characterization.
• Individual will maintain accurate records of all activities and record all data in specified formats (including electronic) in real time.
• Analyze and determine the applicability of laboratory data to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Present results in team meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of department records and raw material / finished product inventories.
• Individual will maintain laboratory equipment, working with appropriate parties to complete asset induction, equipment calibrations, and corrective/preventative maintenance.
• Individual will assist in shipping and receipt of supplies and restocking lab.
• Individual will be responsible for ensuring trash, biohazardous waste, recycle waste, etc. are properly disposed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Bio/Chem Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, biophysics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, vaccine development, or a related scientific discipline with 0.5 - 1 years of experience of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotech companies
• Knowledge and experience in protein-based analytics (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISAs, Colorimetric assays, etc.).
• Proficient in Windows based software, to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Good communications skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite “can do” attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and expertise in principles and practice of current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) preferred