Sr. Associate Scientist - Upstream

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• The Sr. 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.

location: Andover, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $26.00 - 28.17 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

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.

qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical engineering, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, etc.) with 3 - 5 years of applicable bioprocess experience
• Proficient in aseptic and upstream techniques
• Experience in bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools

Preferred

• Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 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.

skills: SOP, Biology, Bioreactor Operation, Fermentation System Operation

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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