Planet Pharma
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Scientist - I (Assistant) - PA/NJ Only
N Sumneytown Pike Upper Gwynedd, PA 19446 US
Posted: 03/23/2023
2023-03-23
2023-04-24
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Category: Scientific
Job Number: 550894
Is job remote?: No
Country: United States
Job Description
Responsibilities:
We currently have an opportunity for a scientist to join our team in Varicella bulk vaccine manufacturing, within the Manufacturing Division, supporting a new PAT (process analytical technology) lab and laboratory operations. A successful candidate must have problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as an interest in understanding how cell expansion and viral propagation impact the manufacturing process and vice versa. In this role, the candidate will take responsibility for routine assay execution, laboratory maintenance, maintaining GMP documentation, and proactive process and assay monitoring of the Varicella zoster virus propagation process. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to work efficiently in a high paced environment, collaborate well with others, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Primary activities include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct a real-time flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics.
• Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities, and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory.
• Support routine laboratory operations, cleaning, supply ordering, and preventative maintenance.
• Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection, GMP laboratory experiments (e.g., viral growth curves), etc.
• Characterize existing processes, identify key sources of variability, and identify potential process improvements.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable long term solutions
Qualifications:
Required Experience/Skills:
• BS in life science (e.g., biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical). Years of experience: 1 year or less needed for role
• Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for real-time decision-making.
• Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations).
• Must be able to work both independently and within multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important.
• Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus.
• New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.
Desired Experience/Skills:
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred. Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
• Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or large-scale production.
• Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred.
• Intermediate Excel experience required.
Shift information:
** 3rd shift**
The ability to work a flexible, rotating shift schedule, which will be predominantly nights and weekend coverage, will be required based on manufacturing process support needs.
Shift: 3rd shift Hybrid: Typical 3rd shift is from 12:00 am-8:00 am excluding lunch/break time. This hybrid Shift is ~11 pm -7 am when we have periodic campaigns. However, on a more regular basis, this shift covers 8 hours in the time frame of ~12:00 am – 8:00 am based process timings. Occasionally, 10 pm to 6 am coverage may be needed. This job is not for anyone who wants a rigid schedule because we support processes with variable schedules.
Days:
If working ~11 pm – 7 am: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue
If working 12:00 am – 8:00 am: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed.
Note: Occasionally during campaigns, days of the week may change on a temporary basis to support processes.
Pay Range: 20-25/hr
Salary will be commensurate with experience
We currently have an opportunity for a scientist to join our team in Varicella bulk vaccine manufacturing, within the Manufacturing Division, supporting a new PAT (process analytical technology) lab and laboratory operations. A successful candidate must have problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as an interest in understanding how cell expansion and viral propagation impact the manufacturing process and vice versa. In this role, the candidate will take responsibility for routine assay execution, laboratory maintenance, maintaining GMP documentation, and proactive process and assay monitoring of the Varicella zoster virus propagation process. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to work efficiently in a high paced environment, collaborate well with others, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Primary activities include but are not limited to the following:
• Conduct a real-time flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics.
• Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities, and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory.
• Support routine laboratory operations, cleaning, supply ordering, and preventative maintenance.
• Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection, GMP laboratory experiments (e.g., viral growth curves), etc.
• Characterize existing processes, identify key sources of variability, and identify potential process improvements.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable long term solutions
Qualifications:
Required Experience/Skills:
• BS in life science (e.g., biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical). Years of experience: 1 year or less needed for role
• Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for real-time decision-making.
• Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations).
• Must be able to work both independently and within multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important.
• Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus.
• New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.
Desired Experience/Skills:
• Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred. Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
• Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or large-scale production.
• Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred.
• Intermediate Excel experience required.
Shift information:
** 3rd shift**
The ability to work a flexible, rotating shift schedule, which will be predominantly nights and weekend coverage, will be required based on manufacturing process support needs.
Shift: 3rd shift Hybrid: Typical 3rd shift is from 12:00 am-8:00 am excluding lunch/break time. This hybrid Shift is ~11 pm -7 am when we have periodic campaigns. However, on a more regular basis, this shift covers 8 hours in the time frame of ~12:00 am – 8:00 am based process timings. Occasionally, 10 pm to 6 am coverage may be needed. This job is not for anyone who wants a rigid schedule because we support processes with variable schedules.
Days:
If working ~11 pm – 7 am: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue
If working 12:00 am – 8:00 am: Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed.
Note: Occasionally during campaigns, days of the week may change on a temporary basis to support processes.
Pay Range: 20-25/hr
Salary will be commensurate with experience
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