Process Development Sr. Scientific Associate (Contract)

Atrium Works • Boston, MA

6d • $48 - $50

About The Position

Job Description Key Duties and Responsibilities: Execute pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation to support cell bank and process characterization Apply fundamental scientific and engineering principles to process design, development, and process understanding Apply DOE principles to study design for bank/process characterization Create, document and review electronic lab notebook (Benchling), while ensuring data integrity Support general lab operations and inventory management, including material projections and ordering, general equipment maintenance, and upkeep of lab cleanliness Prepare, interpret and present data generated from lab studies Coordinate study requirements cross-functionally, including analytical development and supply chain Effectively collaborate with a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects and participate in team scientific discussions

Requirements

• Process development experience in a bio-pharmaceutical setting working with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
• Experience with 2D and 3D mammalian cell culture and aseptic processing, including associated equipment such as cell processing devices and bioreactors
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication skills to communicate technical and scientific information within a team
• Willingness to learn, contribute, and troubleshoot, with a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including effective communication of findings, progress, and problems
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and to maintain detailed and accurate records and notes
• Must be skilled in the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Occasional weekend work to support cell culture and/or bioreactor activities will be required.
• A Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology or related discipline and 0-2 years of experience or BS degree and 4+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pluripotent stem cell culture and directed differentiation preferred
• Experience with electronic lab notebook and data management preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation to support cell bank and process characterization
• Apply fundamental scientific and engineering principles to process design, development, and process understanding
• Apply DOE principles to study design for bank/process characterization
• Create, document and review electronic lab notebook (Benchling), while ensuring data integrity
• Support general lab operations and inventory management, including material projections and ordering, general equipment maintenance, and upkeep of lab cleanliness
• Prepare, interpret and present data generated from lab studies
• Coordinate study requirements cross-functionally, including analytical development and supply chain
• Effectively collaborate with a fully integrated team to facilitate the success of projects and participate in team scientific discussions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level