Scientist I

Job Title: Scientist I
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA
Job Duration: 6 Months+


Shift Timing: Monday to Friday. 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Pay range: $20 – $24/hr on w2.
 
Job Description:
The Antibody (Ab) Conjugation Scientist I will be an integral member of the 1st Shift team, responsible for the production of fluorescent labeled bioconjugates.
Crucial Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
You will perform hands-on manufacturing tasks and work in accordance with production schedules. Must possess good mathematical skills and provide accurate data documentation. Must be well-organized and able to adapt and be flexible to a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In a timely and efficient manner, this person works both independently to produce a quality product and as part of a team.
 
Specific responsibilities include:

• Conjugation of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.
• Perform accurate and aseptic lab techniques, good documentation practices, and good manufacturing practices.
• Use of general lab equipment (centrifuges, spectrophotometers, pipettes, etc.).
• Performing ion exchange chromatography, buffer and reagent preparation, FPLC (AKTA), HPLC, plate reader, etc.
• Initiate Problem Reports for planned and unplanned deviations and failures.
• Accurately document and complete all manufacturing batch records independently.
• Quickly navigate through laboratory database systems independently.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all departmental SOPs, guidelines, and procedures.
• Call out issues timely and effectively.
• Suggest ideas for continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite products with emphasis on Excel, Outlook and Word

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science and 0-3 years of experience in the application of cellular biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, general biology or microbiology laboratory techniques in a manufacturing environment or R&D laboratory (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Knowledge and experience with size exclusion chromatography and FPLCs and well as understanding of GLP and GMP processes and documentation are a plus.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Highly motivated and dedicated individual who is well organized, meticulous with strong social skills and the ability to multitask

 
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional use of a stepstool is required to reach objects.
• Close vision is required.
• While performing duties of this position, employee will occasionally work with fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Regularly required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• May be asked to lift weight of 45 pounds or more with assistance and/or with equipment on occasion.