Job Title: Chemistry Scientist

Job Description

A major biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Chemistry Scientist to provide critical support within their Method Transfer and Development Group. The site has flexible, multi-product manufacturing capabilities and facilities focused on vaccines intermediates and drug substance, and gene therapy drug substance and drug product. The vaccine manufacturing capabilities center on large-scale microbial fermentation, purification, conjugation, and cell banking. As a Scientist, you will work to transfer new methods for vaccine and monoclonal antibody intermediates to the site.

Responsibilities

• Transfer new methods for vaccine and monoclonal antibody intermediates to the site.
• Troubleshoot assays and improve method performance.
• Engage in technical writing and presentations.
• Develop and validate assays.
• Conduct quality control and bioanalytical testing.
• Utilize molecular biology and cell-based assays, including ELISA.
• HPLC, analytical chemistry

Essential Skills

• BS in chemistry with 10 years of industry experience, preferably in GMP; or
• MS in chemistry with 8 years of industry experience, preferably in GMP; or
• PhD in chemistry with 4 years of industry experience, preferably in GMP.
• Extensive hands-on experience and strong experience in pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Experience with troubleshooting assays and improving method performance.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in assay development.
• Experience in method validation.
• Experience in quality control.
• Experience with cell-based assays.
• Experience in bioanalytical testing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $60 - $65