Position Title: Upstream Associate Scientist
Duration: One Year from Start Date, With Possible Extension To 18 Months Total
Location: King of Prussia PA USA 19406
100% ON SITE
WORK SHIFT = 1st Shift Standard Day Shift (I.E. Mon-Fri; 40 Hrs/Wk.; 8 Hrs/Day; 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) With Early Morning/Evening And Weekend Work Required Occasionally, As Needed
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field
Medical Screenings:
PAPR screening will be required after hire & will require completion of US Medical Clearance/Surveillance needed for CW to be completed for Respirator Use (Non-SCBA (OSHA regulated))
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
- No experience required
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or other engineering or scientific field
- 1+ years of cGMP experience
- Knowledge of cGMP guidelines and standards.
- Knowledgeable of: upstream equipment (aka unit operations) and process overview (media prep, small scale, large scale), Analytical equipment (VI-Cell, NOVA, Centrifuge, tubing welder), PLC / DCS / HMI
- Proficiency in executing standard procedures required in addition to some non-routine work.
Top Skills for Candidate:
- Ability to work in highly matrixed organization.
- Ability to multi-task within a multi-functional team environment.
- Able to troubleshoot.
- Capable of following written instructions and have clear written communication skills as well as computer literacy.
- Familiar with basic scientific principles and have experience in routine bench work and/or instrumental analysis.
- Ability to author, revise and/or support SOP's, change controls, deviations.
Summary & Key Words:
- Completing daily manufacturing tasks per standard operating procedures and batch document instructions.
- Documenting all manufacturing activities clearly and accurately.
- Ensures all production activities are completed in a safe and compliant manor. Maintain and prepare high quality documentation. Dispense large and small amounts of raw materials Perform CIP and SIP of product tanks
- Work with hazardous materials under the appropriate safety procedures
- Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.