Upstream Development Scientist

Position: Upstream Scientist

Location: Swiftwater, PA (18370)

Duration: 12 months

This position's starting pay is: $75.00/hr.

HM Notes:

One Year Contractor Position, w/ possibility to extend additional year. cell culture and reactor experience within the scope of spike protein production (COVID).

Lab experience: Aseptic Techniques, Reactor Experience, and Cell Culture or Bacterial Experience.

90% in the lab - sampling, harvesting and analyzing. 100% onsite Plus - experience with writing protocols and reports.

Description:

Function as a member of vaccine development laboratories. Execute bioreactor studies for process development and process improvement studies. Author protocols and reports. Primarily bench-scale lab work with some administrative work. Follow company safety procedures and compliances. Lead investigations to resolve problems and to identify root causes. Will be required to work with glass and stainless steel reactors and be comfortable with manual labor. Familiarity with ascetic techniques is a must, familiarity with bioreactors is a plus. Meet project requirements and timelines.

Basic Qualifications: Work experience in an cell culture or bacterial laboratory or Bachelor's or Master's Degree/Graduate Degree in Science (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry). Ph.D.'s with research experience are welcome to apply. Good communication skills (verbal and written), math skills, and general computer skills. Experience writing and revising documents (e.g. testing methods, protocols, reports). Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (MS 2010). Experience participating in teams and collaborative work environments.

Preferred Qualifications: 2 L to 10 L Glass Reactor and/or 200 L SUB Experience. General experience with rHA and rS proteins.

Years of Experience: 2 - 6 Years.

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