Scientist Ii - West Point, United States - Global Pharma

Global Pharma

Verified Company

West Point, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Title:
Scientist - II (Associate) - PA/NJ Only

Location:
West Point, PA

Duration: 12 Months

Shift information:

3rd shift

Hours/Days:
12:00 am - 8:00 am

EST:
Tue - Sat or Wed -Sun based on production needs
They could be on first shift M-F for orientation

Primary activities include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct a real-time flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics.
Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities, and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory.
Support routine laboratory operations, cleaning, supply ordering, and preventative maintenance.
Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection, GMP laboratory experiments (e.g., viral growth curves), etc.
Characterize existing processes, identify key sources of variability, and identify potential process improvements.
Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable longterm solutions.

Quals 3rd Shift Role

Education:

BS in life science (e.g., Chemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical).
Years of experience: At least 2 years.

Required Experience/Skills:

Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for realtime decisionmaking.
Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations).
Must be able to work both independently and within multifunctional teams in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important.
Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus.
New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.

Desired Experience/Skills:

Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred.
Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or largescale production.
Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred.
Intermediate Excel experience required.

Note:
Occasionally during campaigns, days/hours of the week may change on a temporary basis to support processes.

The ability to work a flexible, rotating shift schedule, which will be predominantly nights and weekend coverage, will be required based on manufacturing process support needs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Pay:
$ $35.08 per hour

Benefits: