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Associate Scientist I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 01/30/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 599267 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 34-24/hr
*Depending on experience

Job Summary: The Associate Scientist I will be a member of the CMC Biologics Cell Culture Development group, responsible for providing support for the development of novel biologics and bioprocess innovation projects, performing laboratory maintenance, and executing tasks to support departmental and project goals. The candidate should have experience with standard cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques and is expected to clearly communicate scientific rationale, methodology and results in written and oral formats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision
• Maintain a “can-do” attitude to complete innovative projects while being flexible in work priorities based on business needs
• Perform routine tasks such as media/buffer preparation, thawing of cryopreserved cells, cell culture passaging, aseptic flask sampling, bioreactor sampling, and cell banking to support ongoing projects
• Take routine analytical measurements for cell growth, culture gas-content, pH, osmolality, nutrient and metabolite measurements and HPLC analysis of antibody titers
• Prepare bench top bioreactors and supporting equipment for sterile operation
• Maintain instrumentation, consumables inventory and general cleanliness of a developmental lab to create a safe, effective and efficient scientific working environment
• Display effective organization, verbal and written communication skills for effective explanation of experimental results, and adherence to good documentation practices
• Weekend work, as required
Qualifications:
Must Have:
• BS in Biological Sciences or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field with 0-3 years of experience
• Experience with aseptic technique, preferably mammalian cell culture
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (Vi-Cell, BGA, HPLC and Cedex Bio) and cell culture equipment (biosafety cabinet, incubators, and microscopes)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred:
• Experience in bioreactor operation and cell culture media preparation
• Experience in single use cell culture tools employed in bioprocess development, including but not limited to deep well plates, shake flasks, ambr250s, and stirred tank bioreactors
• Experience with programming (VBA, Python, Javascript, C++)
• Understand statistical analysis using software (JMP, SIMCA, Minitab, Design Expert, R) and statistical design of experiments (DOE)
Physical Demands:
• Capable of pushing heavy containers on wheels
• Must be comfortable with physical activities of constant standing, walking, and sitting with arm stretching into biosafety cabinets for cell culture work and occasionally lifting 25 lbs

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. 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.