Scientist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an energetic individual with effective communication, technical and operational skills to join our team.
• The candidate will follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and work in compliance with EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), and any other required manufacturing or company systems (e.g., E1 (Enterprise 1), Agile, Track wise, etc.).
• This position will be responsible for supporting the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will follow SOPs and work in compliance with EH&S, GLP, and any other required manufacturing or company systems (e.g., E1, Agile, Track wise, etc.).
• This position will be responsible for supporting the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of scientific principles, biology.
• Culture and maintain cells using aseptic technique.
• Operate manual and automated laboratory equipment like ELISA, PCR etc.
• Perform mathematical calculations routinely (e.g., viability, concentration, and density).
• Record information accurately into various electronic databases (e.g., raw and calculated data, inventory transfers, routing hours).
• Review data, recognize and report inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and think critically.
• Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool.
• Scheduling, closing work orders, and NPI.
• Understand and apply good documentation practices consistently when documenting work.
• Follows client safety guidelines and any additional duties given by the supervisor
• On-call Hours required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.

Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum of 0-2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Aseptic Technique/cGMP manufacturing.
• 0-2 years of mammalian Cell Culture experience.
• Hepatocytes or primary cells culture experienced preferred.
• Must be customer focused, able to work under pressure with team.
• Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Proven ability to follow policies and procedures consistently and independently; written and verbal instruction, and to meet schedules required.
• Able to work with business computer software with logistics related databases desired and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to be on call, and to work some weekends if needed.