Position: Assistant Upstream Processing Scientist
Location: West Point, PA

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions and culture media
• Perform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates (including Biosafety Level-2 organisms)
• Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments
• Perform in-process monitoring assays
• Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members
• Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP)
• Work independently and efficiently
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
• Communicate effectively with client staff members
• Basic Minimum Qualifications:
• S. in Biology, Bio/chemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science
• At least six months of laboratory experience in upstream bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture in plates).

The ideal candidate would possess:

• General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes
• Experience in operating bioreactors
• Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells
• Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)
• Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
• Highly computer literate.
• Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.