What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioprocess Scientist position at Astrix?
Our client, a trailblazing global pharmaceutical powerhouse, renowned for their expertise in developing and manufacturing a wide array of world-class pharmaceutical drugs, life-saving vaccines, and innovative animal-health products, is in search of an Upstream Scientist to join their dynamic team.
*Local Candidates Only*
Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $53.85/hr
Location: North Wales, PA
Duties:
- Executing upstream unit operations such as mammalian/yeast/bacterial cell expansion, virus/protein expression in single-use disposable systems and/or stainless-steel bioreactors.
- Performing downstream operations such as normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, homogenization, lyophilization, chromatography, and centrifugation.
- Preparing critical documents including standard operating procedures, batch records.
- Completing production readiness activities such as equipment cleaning & steam sanitization.
- Evaluating and integrating innovative technology/process equipment fit.
- Developing equipment specifications & participating in start-up activities.
- Troubleshooting process unit operations.
- Lead manufacturing steps and must be able to plan, communicate, and lead small groups to achieve tactical objectives.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS degree in Biological Sciences or Chemical Engineering
- 4-8 years of experience with GMP manufacturing and/or process development activities of biologics/vaccines
Salary : $54
