Title: Scientist.
Location: West Point, PA, 19486.
Contract Duration: 12+ months.
Description:
Responsibilities:
- Should be able to work flexible hours; Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions and culture media.
- Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine process intermediates.
- Perform 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:
- Education: B.S. in Bio/ Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related science.
- 0-5 years work experience with at least six months related laboratory experience preferably performing biologics purification steps.
- General laboratory skills, experience with pipettes.
- Operation of tangential flow filtration experience is preferred.
- Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel.
- 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.