What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist I position at Kelly?
Kelly is hiring a Scientist I - R&D for one of our biotech clients in Greenville, NC.
- Pay: $22.50/hr
- M-F 1st shift
- 6 month contract (may be extended/converted)
Technically supports day-to-day operations in the Formulation, Filling, and/or Freeze Drying areas of the Steriles plant. Investigates, validates, and may contribute to new scientific methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products on projects of moderate scope. May be involved in pre-clinical, clinical, and/or post-marketing stages of drug development. Works on technical/scientific process/product/project activities to execute strategies and technical solutions that meet client needs and expectations. Assists in the creation of processes and equipment design for clinical, scale up, and/or registration batches, including technology transfer of projects to and from clients. Evaluates and contributes to the design of manufacturing processes and supports problem solving as necessary within defined procedures and practices. Makes decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.
Essential Functions:
- Executes and writes deviation investigations to identify the root causes of departures from standards and to assess product impact.
- Implements corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs) to eliminate the root causes of deviations.
- Monitors processes to proactively mitigate the risks of deviations and process upset situations occurring.
- Troubleshoots issues when deviations and/or process upset situations occur.
- Implements continuous improvement projects to drive improved process efficiency and efficacy. Writes and manages department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), Training documents, Protocols, etc. to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Contributes to development of methods and processes that meet or exceed the expectations of clients and provides innovation as necessary.
- Researches current methodologies. Presents research to internal colleagues and supervisor.
- Manages projects at the task level under supervision. May manage projects and timelines at the experiment level.
- Assists with implementation of new methodologies and processes.
- Reviews analytical test results and works with internal team to analyze results.
- Liaises with internal scientific, analytical, and laboratory functional areas to meet project and team objectives.
- Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; preferably in Chemistry, Biology or related physical science
Experience
- 0-2 years of progressive scientific experience and/or coursework
Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Competencies:
Good knowledge of scientific methodology, preferably related to pharmaceutical research and development. Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices. Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent critical and logical thinking skills. Effective written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to learn new methodologies and to develop technical solutions.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand and walk; ability to lift and/or carry light objects of up to 25 lbs. for brief periods.
You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
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