Immediate need for a talented Scientist I (Scientific). This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Swiftwater, PA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 24-47259
Pay Range: $40 - $50/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:
- Recombinant baculovirus generation, WVB.
- Protein Expression in baculovirus insect cells system in shake flasks.
- Cell maintenance, transfection, infection, and harvest of viral stocks from suspension culture.
- Sampling culture flasks and preparation of samples for analytical testing.
- Performing standard molecular biology tasks such as DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, and SDS-PAGE techniques.
- Preform aseptic techniques.
- Wash glassware and USP process equipment
- Design, analyze and document experiments, maintain proper records electronically and in lab notebooks.
- Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings
- Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering.
- Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols.
- Coordinate data capture and tracking information.
- Write and review protocols and reports.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Key Skills; DNA purification/Sequencing, aseptic cell culture, molecular biology techniques.
- 2 years’ experience in lab.
- Must have hands on experience in molecular biology techniques
- DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, and SDS-PAGE techniques as well as aseptic cell culture technique.
- Cell maintenance, transfection, infection, and harvest of viral stocks from suspension culture.
- Have used DNA sequencing software like SanpGene.
- BS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines
- 0 -2 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.
- Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and DNA sequence analysis, construct design using SnapGene, or similar software is a plus.
- Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data.
- Ability to work within team environment and multitasking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques.
- Willing to work changing work schedules and hours as needed.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important.
Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, 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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