Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of its clients, a leading biotechnology and scientific services organization dedicated to providing laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services for healthcare, research, safety, and education. The company generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative technologies and industry-leading brands.
Position: Manufacturing Scientist
Location: Eugene, OR 97402
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Summary
Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Scientist to join their team in Eugene, OR. The successful candidate must possess general chemical laboratory skills, with experience in bioconjugation chemistry preferred. The role involves producing, purifying, analyzing, and interpreting data related to fluorescent protein-based products while supporting departmental goals for safety, quality, and timely delivery.
Responsibilities
- Produce and analyze fluorescent protein-based products to meet customer requirements and timelines.
- Use HPLC, FPLC, and gravimetric separation techniques to purify and analyze fluorescent dye-labeled antibodies and other biomolecules.
- Analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Utilize specialized technical knowledge and laboratory skills.
- Maintain professional communication with representatives from other departments and teams as required.
- Support department goals and business objectives related to safety, quality, and timely completion of work.
Required Skills
- Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Proficiency in general chemical and biological laboratory techniques, including antibody handling, purification, pipetting, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and safe handling of biological materials and chemicals.
- Experience in bioconjugation chemistry is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move light to medium weights up to approximately 20 lbs occasionally.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.
Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.
TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.