Scientist

Title: Scientist I

Location: Frederick, MD 21703

Duration: 12 months contract

Direct Client

Nature and Scope:

This position interacts with equivalent levels of internal personnel. That interaction requires effective communication skills and customer service skills. Effectiveness in this role also requires functional knowledge of cell culture, cryopreservation processes, media and reagent preparation, work order creation, entry and closure, and good documentation practices (GDP). The job encounters recurring work situations of a routine nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position; errors at work could cause delays in schedules. This position requires the individual to be ready to start work on time daily. Unplanned, unapproved “missed time” is required to be less than 2% annually. The incumbent normally receives general instruction on routine work, detailed instruction on new assignments.

Essential Functions:

· The candidate will follow SOPs and work in compliance with EH&S, GLP, and any other required manufacturing or company systems (e.g., E1, Agile, Track wise, etc.).

· This position will be responsible for supporting the team in achieving daily production schedules and product quality goals.

· Demonstrate a basic understanding of scientific principles, biology

· Culture and maintain cells using aseptic technique

· Operate manual and automated laboratory equipment like ELISA, PCR etc.

· Perform mathematical calculations routinely (e.g., viability, concentration, and density).

· Record information accurately into various electronic databases (e.g., raw and calculated data, inventory transfers, routing hours).

· Review data, recognize and report inconsistencies to the supervisor.

· Troubleshoot and think critically. Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool.

· Scheduling, closing work orders, and NPI.

· Understand and apply good documentation practices consistently when documenting work.

· Follows safety guidelines and any additional duties given by the supervisor

· On-call Hours required

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.

Experience/Requirements:

· Minimum of 0-2 years related experience.

· Knowledge of Aseptic Technique/cGMP manufacturing

· 0-2 years of mammalian Cell Culture experience.

· Hepatocytes or primary cells culture experienced preferred

· Must be customer focused, able to work under pressure with team

· Anticipate needs and problems while creating solutions using PPI (Practical Process Improvement) tool

· Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a ‘can do’ attitude

· Proven ability to follow policies and procedures consistently and independently; written and verbal instruction, and to meet schedules required.

· Able to work with business computer software with logistics related databases desired and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems experience.

· Strong organizational, record-keeping, and data analysis skills.

· Ability to be on call, and to work some weekends if needed.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mammalian cell culture: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26