Scientist

Job Title: Scientist Location: Andover, MA Type: Contract Overview Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Scientist.

Ideal candidates should have a Ph.

D.

with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology, or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 3-5 years of applicable bioprocess experience or a bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities Plan and execute upstream process experiments at benchtop scales Participates and significantly contributes to discussions in lab and project team meetings on design of experiments (bioreactor and shake flask) and interpretation of experimental data.

Acts as a technical resource within the upstream group.

Provides formal/informal mentoring to junior colleagues within work group/project team.

Works under limited supervision with periodic review of achievement of results and experimental approaches employed.

Manages own time to meet agreed targets.

Develops plans for short-term work activities on own projects.

Ensures effective, high-quality, timely and appropriate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and internal technical reports; presents data/ strategy to scientists and management in appropriate internal and external venues (technical meetings, project team meetings, conferences) as appropriate.

Contributes to safe, efficient, effective and harmonious lab environment, ensures appropriate cleanliness and status/ operability of shared or assigned lab space or equipment; strong lab citizen and collaborative team player; approaches the job with energy and commitment; frequently demonstrates initiative.

Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex issues Assist in manufacturing investigations and process troubleshooting Assist on process improvement projects Requirements Required Ph.

D.

with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 3-5 years of applicable bioprocess experience or bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience Proficient in aseptic technique (required) Proficient in benchtop bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools (required) Experience with bench scale cell culture and/or bacterial fermentation (required) An in-depth knowledge of bioreactor operations fed-batch, perfusion, and continuous modes of cell culture Strong trouble-shooting skills and extreme attention to detail required 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 Prior experience developing and maintaining scale down models of commercial biopharmaceutical processes Prior experience in developing commercially relevant cell culture processes to produce pharmacologically active proteins Experience with control and data acquisition systems Demonstrated experience developing or introducing new technology into commercial processes Knowledge of all aspects of cell culture/fermentation, including batch, fed-batch, perfusion and harvest/clarification operations Familiarity with DoE and other statistical tools Experience with processing and interpreting large data sets Familiarity with regulatory filings, cGMP requirements and operational constraints Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #568-Clinical