What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upstream Processing Scientist position at Talent Software Services, Inc?
Job Details
Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Upstream Processing Scientist for a contract position in West Point, PA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media
- Perform lab-scale upstream processing and needs-based purification support of vaccine products and process intermediates
- Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments
- Perform in-process monitoring assays
- Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members
- Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Work independently and efficiently
- Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
- Communicate effectively with client staff members. .
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Biology, Bio/chemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science or engineering field.
- At least six months of laboratory experience in upstream-focused bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture).
- General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes
- Experience in operating bioreactors
- Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells
- Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)
- Experience with solution, reagent, and buffer preparation
- Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
- Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Preferred:
- Basic downstream/primary recovery operations (e.g., Lysis, Centrifugation, Filtration)
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