Title: Scientist II

Duration: 1 year contract to hire

Pay: $32-35/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

A top employer in the biosciences industry is looking for a Scientist II to join their team. This role will involve working as a critical member of the Formulations and Buffers team, focusing on buffer preparation, dilutions, reagent formulation, and bulk dilutions of purified proteins. The position requires strong mathematical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while also collaborating with other team members, including upstream and downstream scientists/operators.

Some responsibilities of the Scientist II, Dilutions will include but are not limited to:

- Perform dilutions of monoclonal antibodies and various enzymes

- Use proper and aseptic lab techniques

- Input data and observations into databases accurately and efficiently

- Revise documents (SOPs, manufacturing batch records) as necessary

- Initiate problem reports related to production issues or deviations

- Maintain lab supply inventory and reorder as needed

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment

- Learn and comply with policies and procedures set forth by departmental standards of procedures and work instructions

- Prepare and initiate all procedures and documents under supervision

- Follow all departmental guidelines and procedures

- Perform inventory transactions as necessary

- Other duties as assigned

LOCATION/TRAVEL: - Carlsbad, CA

- Fully onsite

SCHEDULE: -

Monday - Friday

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life science field

- 3+ years of professional or internship experience in a manufacturing environment

- Experience including biological and chemical reagents such as proteins, nucleic acids, and formulations

- Troubleshooting and resolving technical lab issues

- Ability to lead and mentor other team members

- Assist in developing, writing, and instituting SOPs and MBRs (Manufacturing Batch Records)

- Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 in a GMP environment

- Strong laboratory mathematical skills