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Assistant Scientist– Viral Vector Pilot Lab (Onsite– Seattle, WA)
We are seeking an Assistant Scientist– Viral Vector Pilot Lab for a global pharmaceutical company. Our team develops process and technology underpinning critical raw materials used in the manufacturing of engineered T cells, including viral vector. You will support upstream and downstream operations in our 250 L pilot lab for production of AAV and Lentiviral vectors used for gene delivery and gene editing of our cell therapy products. This team member will support current programs, advance process development of scalable, manufacturing-friendly viral vector processes, and provide non GMP grade viral vector for pipeline supporting studies.
This is a 40-hour per-week, 12-month contract (extensions possible), 100% onsite role in Seattle, WA.
This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.
Responsibilities:
Hands-on experience in upstream (cell culture, bioreactor operation, and transfection conditions) and downstream (depth filtration, normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, chromatography) unit operations for viral vector production
Prepare buffers and process solutions for pilot scale productions
Contribute to planning and design of experiments, execution and independent analysis of data.
Maintain proper documentation of process data.
Requirements:
0-2 years of industry experience in process development or related work
Experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
Experience with downstream equipment and techniques (Chromatography/AKTA, UF/DF, Sterile Filtration)
Familiar with statistical analysis and experimental design
Familiar with general analytical assays, such as HPLC and ELISA.
M.S. or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Virology, or related disciplines
Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Assistant Scientist– Viral Vector Pilot Lab (Onsite– Seattle, WA) role).
Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.
Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Compensation: $40/hr. - $42.67/hr.
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Salary : $40 - $43
