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Process Scientist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

A Scientist is a mid-level individual with understanding of cell/molecular biology and previous experience in either upstream or downstream biopharmaceutical processing that utilizes bioreactors. A ...

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Biologics Process R&D Scientist

Rahway, NJ

Process Cell Sciences (PCS), Upstream Process, and Downstream Process Development & Engineering. The latter two together form our Process Development (PD) group that works on both the early- and late ...

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Engineer, MSAT Upstream

Tustin, CA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

Masters' degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, or biomedical). * Hands-on experience with Upstream process equipment (is a plus) including, but not limited to:

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Engineer, MSAT Upstream

Tustin, CA

$95K - $119K/yr

Masters' degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, or biomedical). * Hands-on experience with Upstream process equipment (is a plus) including, but not limited to:

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Upstream Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture, Bioreactors)

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Andover, MA • On-site

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Re-posted 14 days ago

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Position Details: 
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Andover, MA is currently looking for a Upstream Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture, Bioreactors) to join their expanding team.
 
Job Title: Upstream Process Development Scientist (Cell Culture, Bioreactors)
Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 48 months
Location: Andover, MA
 
Note: 
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
 
Job Description:
Summary:
Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) at client is looking for a highly motivated, versatile candidate to join our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in Andover, MA. 
The group supports Pfizer’s portfolio of late stage development and commercial biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, and is responsible for process troubleshooting, process improvements and second- generation process development. 
We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute independent thinking and technical excellence to the upstream cell culture mammalian team.
The ideal candidate will be a valuable contributor to the upstream team within MSAT Andover. 
The role is well-integrated with the rest of the MSAT group and will involve a lot of collaborative work both within the group and across the Andover site. 
The colleague will be expected to plan and execute well-designed lab experiments in cell culture with pre-defined goals. This includes basic analytics, data acquisition and interpretation, user-level maintenance of the relevant equipment and documentation of work.
 
Job Responsibilities:
Plan and execute upstream mammalian process experiments at laboratory scales.
Operate and maintain laboratory bioreactors and associated analytic tools.
Understand and (as necessary) adjust control and data acquisition systems.
Document results and present them to internal teams.
Assist in manufacturing investigations and process troubleshooting.
 
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years of applicable bioprocess experience.
Proficient in aseptic technique (required).
Experience in laboratory bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools (required).
Familiarity with control and data acquisition systems.
Knowledge of all aspects of cell culture bioreactor operation modes, i.e. batch, fed-batch, continuous.
Experience with processing and interpreting large data sets.
Involves typical bioprocessing lab activities (Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis).
 
Additional Qualifications:
May require some out of hours working to support laboratory and off hours cell culture work, e.g weekend coverage once a month.