Research Associate II at Planet Pharma

6 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)

$40/hour W2

Weekdays and Weekends (5 days on, 2 days off)

Position Details:

• Perform short- and long-term cell culture experiments of established process protocols to support MS&T activities.
• Work closely with other MS&T team members, participates in and contributes to experimental design, data analysis and report development.
• Support new technology evaluation and process optimization/scale up to improve GMP production.
• Participate in technology transfer from CMC Development Groups or other company sites to GMP operations.
• Assist in lab material inventory and equipment management & maintenance.
• Support protocol and report development.
• Consistently completes work effectively and efficiently.
• Communicates effectively with line manager and group members.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in biology, bioengineering, or related scientific field with relevant experience of 3+ years for BS & 1+ years for MS or PhD.
• At least 1 year of experience with human-cell culture, preferably with stem cells.
• Solid working experience in mammalian-cell culture with excellent aseptic skills.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing, process automation, and technology transfer a plus.
• Able to develop, revise, and review SOPs, protocols, batch records, process development and technical reports a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and good record-keeping.
• Able to manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects in a fast-pace setting.
• Ability to work effectively independently, as well as part of a team
• Able to work in the weekend

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to execute protocols and summarize results independently.
• Knowledge and direct experience in various cell culture platforms including both adherent and suspension cell culture systems.
• Prior knowledge or experience in stem cell biology a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organization skills
• Good documentation practices.
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to work in weekends.