Assistant/Associate Scientist

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Scientist to join our team in Seattle, WA. This onsite role involves designing and executing experiments to support commercial vector manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all CMC functional areas to ensure project advancement and effective communication of challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab activities and schedules.
• Design studies to support commercial manufacturing deviation investigations.
• Support the execution of process characterization studies.
• Collaborate with the commercial vector team to identify process improvement opportunities and make formal recommendations.
• Lead the identification and implementation of new technologies and procedures from Development into Manufacturing.
• Lead efforts focusing on alignment and harmonization of manufacturing processes across multiple sites.
• Support hands-on training of commercial process unit operations to Vector MST.
• Identify, design, and manage small capital engineering projects.

• Demonstrated verbal, written, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven history of working with technical teams.
• Experience in managing lab activities and providing technical support in a cGMP manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge and engineering leadership for viral vector manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Experience in process characterization.

• Experience with leading experiments and designing DOEs.
• Knowledge of cell culture, viral vector manufacturing, recovery, and/or purification in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory environments.
• Experience in process characterization.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent area related to biologics upstream manufacturing.
• Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, PPQ process validation, and control strategy development.
• Proficiency in MS Office products and statistical software such as R, JMP, or Minitab.
• Experience in a self-driven, performance/results-oriented, fast-paced matrix environment.
• Experience writing experimental plans and protocols.

This position is based 100% onsite at our facility in Seattle, WA. The role requires time in both office and lab settings. Physical demands include repetitive use of hands and wrists for computer work and occasional lifting of items not exceeding 50 lbs. The position also requires occasional bending, twisting, and stooping for gowning into a classified environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025.

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