Scientist - I from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Scientist - I

Position type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 12+ months of contract
Location: West Point, PA

Shift: 3rd Shift Role - 12 AM to 8 AM OR swing shift 10 PM -6 AM) / Tue-Sat (Sun-Mon off) OR Tue -Sun when there is a process on Sunday (Thur or Fri off in addition to Monday.)

Note: first shift training M-F or Tue-Sat, 8 hours a day X 5 days.

Responsibilities:

We currently have an opportunity for a scientist to join our team in Varicella bulk vaccine manufacturing, supporting a new PAT (process analytical technology) lab and laboratory operations.

A successful candidate must have problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as an interest in understanding how cell expansion and viral propagation impact the manufacturing process and vice versa.

Responsibility for routine assay execution, laboratory maintenance, maintaining GMP documentation, and proactive process and assay monitoring of the Varicella zoster virus propagation process.

Furthermore, the candidate must be able to work efficiently in a high paced environment, collaborate well with others, and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Primary activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct a real-time flow cytometry assay in support of increased manufacturing process control and consistency in viral growth kinetics.
• Participate in the transfer of process analytical technologies (PAT) to cGMP manufacturing facilities, and support implementation and operations in the new PAT laboratory.
• Support routine laboratory operations, cleaning, supply ordering, and preventative maintenance.
• Support proactive process monitoring through assay and process data collection, GMP laboratory experiments (e.g., viral growth curves), etc.
• Characterize existing processes, identify key sources of variability, and identify potential process improvements.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to support technical investigations and implement sustainable long-term solutions.

Qualifications/Education:

• BS in life science (e.g., Chemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical, chemical).

Years of experience: 1 year or less needed for role.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for real-time decision-making.
• Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations).
• Must be able to work both independently and within multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important.
• Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus.

New graduates will be considered:

Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred.
• Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.
• Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or large-scale production.
• Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred.
• Intermediate Excel experience required.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Shakir Ahmed

Sr. Recruiter

PHONE (208-620-3493)

EMAIL ()

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: Pay Range: $23 - $25 per hour.

*Pay range 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.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.