Scientist III

Title: Scientist III
Location: Swiftwater, PA
Duration: 12 Months+ Possible Extension
Pay Range: $70-$79/hr

Job Description:
The Downstream Process Development, MSAT department supports several projects including:
Seasonal strain changes for Flublok/Covid Vaccine
Process improvement and optimization projects
Yield improvement strategies and implementation
Process monitoring and control
Manufacturing support for production operations

RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities are the execution of development studies such as resin reuse, process improvements, optimization, scale-up, column load, and evaluation of yield improvement strategies as outlined by the Deputy Director DSP/MSAT in collaboration with others on projects.
Executes purification experiments including automated or high-throughput chromatography (AKTA platform), filtration, clarification/ depth filtration, column packing, and tangential flow filtration independently based on expert knowledge of protein purification and analysis with an in-depth understanding of all modes of chromatography. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to projects.
Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
Responsible for training on, understanding, and following documented procedures that apply to their departments.
Responsible for general lab maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Proactively anticipates and effectively communicates successes, constraints, solutions, and actions for resolution
Fosters relationships with partners, experts from other functions, and customers to achieve technical objectives
Perform troubleshooting as required, and supports staff
Demonstrate and promote company values and competencies through daily actions and decisions
Contribute to strategic planning for downstream process development initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or Masters in Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or similar discipline

CORE COMPETENCIES
Fluent in English (written and verbal communication)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent team member spirit
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting chromatography workstations and process skids
Analyzing Data with Assay (SDS PAGE and Western Blot, SRID, BCA, Purity, Dialysis for rBV, ELISA, etc.)
Knowledge and experience working with automated high throughput process development equipment
Demonstrates working knowledge of scientific principles and concerns
Participates in quality control tracking systems including change controls, deviations, CAPA, root cause analysis, etc.
Maintains project timelines
Good documentation practices (GDP). Experience in writing standard operating procedures (SOP), batch records, and reports
Hands-on experience with molecular modeling software is desirable but not required.

Years of Experience: 2 - 6 Years