What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist - Upstream Process Development position at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )?
BWe are seeking a motivated candidate who can organize, manage, and support the laboratory areas for our cell culture process development team. The position will provide an opportunity for learning and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to development and commercialization of Client’s life-saving therapeutics. The primary responsibility for this position will be the maintenance of infrastructure, equipment and inventory within laboratories supporting development of Client’s vaccine pipeline.
Specific technical responsibilities include:
• Cell culture experience in fed-batch and perfusion (deep well plate, shake flasks, 3L bioreactors)
• Calibrate, QC, and maintain lab equipment, including cell culture analytical instruments, in proper working order
• Maintain appropriate record keeping, including accurate logbook entries for equipment maintenance
• Perform basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and manage equipment moves and disposal as needed
• Partner with external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs
• Author internal documents for use and maintenance of equipment
• Manage label preparation for samples across multiple labs
• Maintain inventory of consumables as well as chemical and reagent stocks
• Prepare and replenish stocks; order and track chemicals/reagents from suppliers
• Manage shipping activities for equipment and samples
• Comply with appropriate safety standards and GLP guidelines
• Flexible working schedule
Quals--
Educational qualifications and work experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biochemistry or related science with 0-3 years of experience in laboratory setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with cell culture, bioreactor operations/control systems, and/or Microsoft Power Platform is a plus
Required behaviors:
• Energy and enthusiasm for lab work; attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in teams and collaborate with external partners
• Highly organized with a strong work ethic
• Discipline for maintaining the lab; promptness with addressing problems
• Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques
