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Assoc Scientist Pharmaceutical

New Haven, CT 06510

Posted: 05/09/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 605814 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


This is what you will do:

The Associate Scientist is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell line development and cell culture processes for the company's therapeutic protein candidates. The temporary Associate Scientist will work in collaboration with other members of Product Development and Clinical Supply, and with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups. The temporary Associate Scientist will support and execute development studies for biologics lifecycle management and yield improvement with use of process intensification. You will be responsible for:
  • Perform routine upstream lab activities including medium preparation, seed train passages, bioreactor sampling, and analzyer maintainence in support of various upstream programs under supervision
  • Execute experimental studies to develop, optimize, and characterize upstream processes for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision
  • Executes experimental studies to support scale up of processes at pilot scale
  • Provide weekend support on critical upstream activities on rotation basis
  • Document study results in notebooks, and technical reports
  • Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance
  • Communicate scientific findings to colleagues within the group through informal presentations

You will need to have:
  • BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university, with minimal 2 years of relevant industrial experience, or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
  • Understanding the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and chemical engineering
  • Strong learning agility to learn new techniques
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:
  • Relevant experience working in a relevant laboratory setting
  • Experienced in asceptic technique to support with mammalian cell culture
  • Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative and effective communication skills
  • Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.