Associate Scientist

Immediate need for a talented Associate Scientist . This is a 12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Seattle, WA(Onsite).

Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID : 24-30228

Pay Range : $50 - $59 / hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities :

• The Assistant / Associate Scientist will perform execution of Adeno Associated Virus batches at the Pilot scale in support of process development and early clinical manufacturing for Cell Therapy programs.
• The position will require upstream and downstream unit operation planning and execution in a development environment including cell passaging, production, transfection, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration and chromatography.
• Data analysis, authoring technical reports, and presentation of results will also be required, as is some flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience :

• B.S. in Chemical / Biological Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or relevant scientific discipline with 2+ years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience
• Either Upstream bioprocessing experience including aseptic technique, bioreactor operation and primary recovery OR Downstream bioprocessing experience using chromatography and tangential flow filtration
• Strong scientific or technical writing skills
• Excellent documentation and data management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects
• Experience with BOTH Upstream bioprocessing experience including aseptic technique, bioreactor operation and primary recovery AND Downstream bioprocessing experience using chromatography and tangential flow filtration
• Experience with Pilot scale bioprocessing equipment greater than 50 liter capacity
• Experience with Adeno Associated Virus upstream and downstream production and technology transfer
• Either Upstream bioprocessing experience including aseptic technique, bioreactor operation and primary recovery OR Downstream bioprocessing experience using chromatography and tangential flow filtration
• Experience with Pilot scale bioprocessing equipment greater than 50 liter capacity

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical organization and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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