Assistant/Associate Scientist - Seattle, United States - Sunrise Systems Inc

Description

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

QUALIFICATIONS
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

• 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
• Prior experience participating in process characterization preferred

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• 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

Physical Demands:

• Position requires repetitive use of hands and wrist (computer work), and infrequent lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs
• Occasional bending, twisting and stooping to allow for gowning into classified environment required

Work Environment:

• Position will require time in the office and lab
• Position is a team & project-based position that will require occasional shift work, weekends, and holidays

Additional Job Requirements:

Lab w/o blood & animal
Position Handles Hazardous Materials.

The hourly rate for this position is between $ $50.00 per hour.

Compensation:
Factors that may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA-compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.