Job DescriptionAssociate Scientist - VIral Vector/Gene Delivery
Category:
Life Science
Employment Type:
Contract
Reference:
BH-370558
Assistant/associate Scientist
BMS ID # 57156-1
Seattle, WA- ON SITE
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $45-50/hour - Depending on Education and Experience
Summary:
The Assistant/Associate Scientist/Engineer to join our Vector and Gene Delivery MS&T group in GDPAD. The successful candidate will design and execute experiments related to supporting commercial vector manufacturing processes. This person will collaborate across all CMC functional areas to insure project advancement, rapid and best in class execution, and communication of challenges/opportunities.
TOP SKILLS
The candidate must have demonstrated verbal, written, and communication skills including ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, with a successful proven history of working with technical teams.
Experience should include management of lab activities, technical support of a cGMP manufacturing facility, including strong knowledge and engineering leadership for viral vector manufacturing and processing equipment, and process characterization.
Prefer experience with leading experiments and designing DOEs
Prior experience in/knowledge of cell culture, viral vector manufacturing, recovery and/or purification of viral vector product in a manufacturing environment preferred
Responsibilities:
Oversee lab activities and schedule
Design studies to support commercial manufacturing deviation investigations.
Support the execution of process characterization studies.
Collaborate with commercial vector team to identify opportunities for process improvements, make formal recommendations.
Lead identification and implementation of new technologies and procedures from Development into Manufacturing
Lead efforts focusing on alignment and harmonization of manufacturing process across multiple sites
Support the hands-on training of commercial process unit operations to Vector MS&T
Identify, design and manage small capital engineering projects
Skills or Requirements:
The candidate must have demonstrated verbal, written, and communication skills including ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, with a successful proven history of working with technical teams.
Experience should include management of lab activities, technical support of a cGMP manufacturing facility, including strong knowledge and engineering leadership for viral vector manufacturing and processing equipment, and process characterization.
Prefer experience with leading experiments and designing DOEs
Prior experience in/knowledge of cell culture, viral vector manufacturing, recovery and/or purification of viral vector product in a manufacturing environment preferred
Prior experience with SOPs, cGMPs and how they are applied within a regulatory environment required
Education/Experience:
Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent area of related experience in biologics upstream manufacturing
Preference given to candidates with experience performing process characterization
Knowledge of cellular immunology and/or vector manufacturing a plus
Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, PPQ (process validation), control strategy development, and working within a Quality organization
Proficiency utilizing MS Office products and working knowledge of statistical software (R, JMP, Minitab)
Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment
Experience writing experimental plans and protocols
What's In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Retirement Saving Plan
Life & Disability Insurance
Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
Employee Discount Programs
Referral Bonus Programs
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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