Scientist - I (Assistant)

About the role

Location: Rahway, NJ. This is a 12‑month contract position with potential for extensions. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work on Primary Talent Partners’ W2 without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute and analyze fermentation experiments at multiple scales (e.g., mini bioreactors, benchtop bioreactors, pilot scale), ensuring high‑quality, reproducible results.
• Perform downstream processing operations including lysis, clarification and recovery operations delivering materials that meet quality and yield specifications.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all experimental work and process data in compliance with company standards.
• Troubleshoot routine issues related to bioprocess operations to ensure consistent, reliable, and robust operations; escalate and collaborate on more complex issues with senior team members.
• Provide general lab support for routine lab maintenance duties including common supply stocking, addressing safety and compliance actions, EQ upkeep and maintenance.
• Follow and promote laboratory safety, compliance, and operational best practices, supporting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0‑3 years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biological sciences, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and general bioprocess controls.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting automated bioprocess equipment (e.g., bioreactors, TFF, homogenizers); ability to follow established SOPs and escalate equipment and process issues appropriately.
• Understanding of common analytical technologies for biomass, metabolite measurement, and off‑gas analysis.
• Solid organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills, with a strong commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

Skills

• Hands‑on experience with ambr250, bench‑scale, or pilot scale bioreactors.