Bench Scientist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Associate Scientist will be a part of a diverse and motivated team of scientists, engineers, and technical professionals that are focused on fermentation processes to produce biotherapeutics.
• The role is well-integrated into the rest of the MSAT Microbial Team.
• This role will collaborate with other MSAT scientists to setup bioreactors and execute well-designed experiments, including but not limited to basic analytics, data acquisition and documentation of work.
• The candidate would also be responsible for user-level maintenance of the relevant equipment and associated documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to achievement of the upstream work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
• Maintain laboratory area and equipment in clean, safe, and functional order.
• Comply with safety and regulatory requirements is expected and documented through the internal training program.
• Perform routine laboratory studies.
• Qualified candidates will serve as an upstream resource for the department and project teams.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work instructions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical engineering, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) with 0 – 2 years of applicable bioprocess experience.
• Scientific knowledge and experience of upstream techniques.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis and work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proficient in aseptic technique (REQUIRED).
• Experience in bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in executing lab scale microbial fermentation formats and scale-up to pilot/manufacturing scale.
• Familiarity with control and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of cell culture/ fermentations.
• Experience with industrial scale fermentation scale up, optimization and operations are highly desired.
• Curiosity about seeking and applying current relevant scientific literature.

Physical / Mental Requirements:

• Involves typical bioprocessing lab activities, including routine assembly of bioreactors
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, bending, and using tools.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.

Additional Job Details:

• Non-standard work schedules, travel, or environmental requirements may be part of this role
• Requires off hours working to support laboratory work on average of two times per week.
• This is an on-site laboratory role.