Assoc Scientist Pharmaceutical Sci|ALX|US

Description

The Associate Scientist supports the operational scale up of Pilot-scale manufacturing processes for Alexion's biotherapeutic candidates. They work in collaboration with other members of Pilot Plant Operations and with Process Development.

• Support of pilot scale operations at up to 500L bioreactor and corresponding downstream purification process including upstream mammalian cell culture, downstream purification steps, and buffer preparation operations for production of biologics
• Assisting in laboratory management including maintenance of lab and pilot scale equipment, set up and cleanup activities
• Documenting results in electronic notebooks, paper forms, and technical reports

Requirements

You will need to have:

• BS degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline from an accredited university
• 0-2 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience
• Proficiency in following various laboratory and manufacturing operating and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within established timelines
• Ability to provide creative solutions and to perform tasks accurately and reproducibly
• Understands/acts on priority of assigned tasks under direct supervision
• Proficiency with MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

The duties of this role are conducted in a laboratory environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to:

• lift/carry up to 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, analysis, and dialogue
• collaborate with others

Skills

Some experience with biologics manufacturing or research with primary focus on mammalian cell culture. Basic laboratory skills (i.e.: pipetting/volumetric measurements, weighing components, pH/conductivity measurements).

Pay

Bill Rate: 45.00

Schedule

MSP: Jenna Smith

Location: New Haven, CT onsite 5X/week