Pilot Plant

Position Details:

Job Title: Associate Pilot Plant

Location: West Greenwich, RI Contract on W2

Duration: 12 Months contract with possibility of extension

Job Summary:

Shift is 7:30 am-4pm

Must be able to sit on-site, shifts may be flexible

Frequent WEEKEND work required

Ideal Candidate: Someone that is willing to work hard, learn, and be self-motivated. Entry level with Bachelors degree with internship or co-op exp preferred. Academic lab work is fine.

Supports the execution of cell culture process to include, not limited to; aseptic vial thaw & cell culture flask passaging in biosafety cabinet through benchtop wave bioreactors & 200L & 500L single use bioreactors. In addition, may support large scale harvest operations through downstream purification to include, but not limited to; chromatography, filtration, as well as, Ultra-Filtration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) using various Pilot Scale skids & equipment. Furthermore, may perform additional routine tasks to include, but not limited to; in-process sampling, operation of laboratory analyzers, management of samples, scientific data collection via electronic laboratory notebook(s), compounding media/buffer solutions, Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), equipment assembly & disassembly, routine maintenance of benchtop analyzers, escort & provide oversight of vendors, as well as, general lab organization & cleaning.

Utilizes scientific principles in execution of experiments & analysis of experimental data. Carries out laboratory tasks per plan & procedure in a team environment. Documents data & process information in accordance with good documentation practices. Performs laboratory safety evaluations. Performs minor equipment maintenance. Helps maintain laboratory standards with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

OR

-Associates degree and 1 year of experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting

OR

-2 years of experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting

AND

-Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets):

-Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.

-Experience with automated computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment.

-Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.

-Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.