Assistant/Associate Scientist Jobs

Our client, a Top Pharmaceutical company needs a "Assistant/Associate Scientist" in Summit, NJ ASAP.

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
Location: Summit, NJ
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $39 - $41/hr on W2
Description
100% Onsite position

• PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Assistant/Associate Scientist contract position will be in the Downstream Process Development group in Summit, NJ, and be responsible for the development of scalable purification processes, process characterization, Tox material production, and tech transfer to GMP facilities for clinical/commercial manufacturing.

• REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Outstanding critical thinking and organizational skills, lab notebook practices, and attention to details.
• Routinely perform protein purification and sample analysis in support of process development of biologics.
• Hands-on lab work in a flexible, fast-paced environment is essential.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (As Applicable):
• Work may require lifting, standing and walking for up to 50-60% of the time.
• BS degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics required or prefer Master's degree in science
• PHYSICAL /MENTAL DEMANDS: N/A
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Knowledge and/or experience with downstream process development including chromatography, filtration, AKTA FPLC systems (particularly unicorn software).
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no abnormal conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Work collaboratively with other functional groups such as cell line, upstream and analytical development to accomplish project goals and milestones.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: (US Only):
• Use creative problem-solving skills to troubleshoot experimental challenges.
• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Work is performed in a typical laboratory environment, with possible exposure to hazardous chemicals. Proper use of PPE is required and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety guidelines.
• Previous experience in downstream processing is preferred.
• Perform routine lab activities including buffer preparation, column packing and sample submission.
• Analyze, summarize, and present experimental results to manager and other team members.
• Requires a BS degree in Chemical/Biochemical engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics or equivalent.
• Execute harvest and downstream processing of biologics produced in mammalian cell culture or microbial cell culture.
• Detail-oriented tracking and documenting of experimental results in laboratory notebooks and databases.