SCIENTIST

Scientist Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Category: Scientific Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site Apply For This Position Job Description Target PR Range: 29-39/hr DOE Job Description: Scientist will support microbiology related methods such as, endotoxin, bioburden, sterility and other compendial methods associated with microbial control. Hands on laboratory work include method troubleshooting, and involvement in evaluating new technologies related to rapid microbiology methods, including developing and executing feasibility and/or validation studies. The candidate will require to work in the laboratory to support feasibility and/or validation studies (time spent in lab varies depending on projects). Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology microbiology and manufacturing are preferred. The candidate would be a part of a team that supports various microbiology methods in various stages of the product life cycle. This team supports programs/methods at locations throughout the company. The Scientist collaborates with representatives from key functions within Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate Degree OR Masters Degree and 4 years of Scientific Experience OR Bachelors degree and 6 years of Scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in Microbiological Quality at the technical level, including experience with sterile filtration validations Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in various analytical platform such as compendial microbial methods, rapid methods for microbial detection/identification and advanced technologies for detection of bacteria Excellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment. Advanced ability to critically analyze and interrogate various analytical data sets (e.g. complex dilution schemes) to drive and influence the investigational process Advanced root cause analysis capabilities including leading advanced and complex events Advanced ability to propose and lead new scientific imperatives/initiatives Expert in an investigational laboratory setting within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company Advanced experience in working closely with scientific and manufacturing disciplines across process development, clinical, and commercial operations Familiarity with cGMP regulations, FDA and EU regulations and guidelines Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The 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, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.