Hi,

My name is Gaurav, and I am a recruiter with Net2Source Inc. Our direct client is looking to hire a Upstream Processing Scientist - I (Assistant) in their growing team.

Please find below the job description.

Job Title: Upstream Process Scientist

Location: West Point, PA 19486

Duration: 6+ Months (Extendable)

Upstream Process Scientist - Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions and culture media

• Perform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates (including Biosafety Level-2 organisms)

• Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments

• Perform in-process monitoring assays

• Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members

• Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP)

• Work independently and efficiently

• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately

• Communicate effectively with client staff members

• Occasional off-shift and weekend work (not to typically exceed 40 hours per week cumulative)

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Chemical/Biomedical/Biological Engineering or B.S. Biological Sciences /Cell Biology or B.S. Biochemistry

• At least six months of laboratory experience in upstream bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations, microbial and/or mammalian cell culture in shake flasks, plates). The ideal candidate would possess:

• General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes

• Experience in operating bioreactors

• Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells

• Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)

• Experience with solution, reagent, buffer preparation

• Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel

• Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

• Ability to manage and organize experiments with multiple varying parameters and conditions

Additional Preferred Skills:

Basic downstream / primary recovery operations (e.g. Lysis, Centrifugation, Filtration)

Thanks

Gaurav Gupta

Sr. Pharma Recruiter

(201) 331-8302