Scientist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• As Manufacturing Scientist I, this individual will assure that work is performed in accordance with production schedules, perform hands-on manufacturing tasks and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, conduct multiple production runs at one time, and be well organized.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Learn and comply with policies and procedures set forth by departmental standard of procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare and initiate all procedures and documents under supervision.
• Perform dilutions of monoclonal antibodies and various enzymes.
• Perform proper and aseptic lab techniques.
• Follow all departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Input data and observations into databases accurately and efficiently.
• Revise documents (SOPs, batch records) as necessary.
• Initiate problem reports related to production issues or deviations.
• Maintain lab supply inventory and re-order as needed.
• Perform inventory transactions as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Cell Biology, or life science related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a related field, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The Manufacturing Scientist I ideally will have experience in a variety of areas to support the business objectives:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products with emphasis on Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong laboratory mathematical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player (demonstrated experience working in support of a successful project team).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Works well in a metrics-focused environment.
• Well organized and detail oriented.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional use of a step-stool is required to reach for objects.
• Close vision is required.
• While performing duties of this position, employee will occasionally work with fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Required to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.