job summary:
Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) Upstream Group is looking for a highly motivated and versatile candidate to join our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in Andover, MA. MSAT supports company's portfolio of late-stage development of commercial biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, and is responsible for process troubleshooting, process improvements and second- generation process development. We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute independent thinking and technical excellence to the upstream fermentation team.
The Associate Scientist will be a part of a diverse and motivated team of scientists, engineers, and technical professionals that are focused on fermentation processes to produce biotherapeutics. The role is well-integrated into the rest of the MSAT Microbial Team. This role will collaborate with other MSAT scientists to setup bioreactors and execute well-designed experiments, including but not limited to basic analytics, data acquisition and documentation of work. The candidate would also be responsible for user-level maintenance of the relevant equipment and associated documentation.
location: Andover, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $18.50 - 21.13 per hour
work hours: 8 to 4
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Contribute to achievement of the upstream work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
- Participate in the technical writing, review of documentation & regulatory submissions and facilitate the Tech Transfer process.
- Maintain laboratory area and equipment in clean, safe, and functional order.
- Comply with safety and regulatory requirements is expected and documented through the internal training program.
- Perform work assignments, including executing experiments, interpreting and presenting data.
- Qualified candidates will serve as an upstream and biochemistry resource for the department and project teams, while proactively keeping historical product knowledge and experience.
qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical engineering, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) with 0- 3 year of applicable bioprocess experience.
- Proficient in aseptic technique (REQUIRED).
- Experience in bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools (PREFERRED).
- Candidate should have in-depth scientific knowledge and experience in a wide array of upstream techniques.
- Ability to perform complex data analysis and work in a dynamic team environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and computer skills.
Preferred
- Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience in designing lab scale microbial fermentation formats and scale-up to pilot/manufacturing scale.
- Familiarity with control and data acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of cell culture/fermentations.
- Experience with processing and interpreting large data sets.
- Familiarity with processes design and control strategy.
- Experience with industrial scale fermentation scale up, optimization and operations are highly desired.
- Experience in designing and executing components of experimental programs in the laboratory and directly relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is desirable.
- Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Involves typical bioprocessing lab activities
- Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
- Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, bending, and using tools.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.
skills: Biology, Chemistry, Cell Cultures
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.