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scientist - pharmaceuticals - mammalian cell culture.

• framingham , massachusetts

• posted today

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• $55 - $58.83 per hour

• contract

• postgraduate degree

• category life, physical, and social science occupations

• reference48997

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job summary:

This role requires a MS or PhD Degree. 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

As a scientist working 1st Shift for a Global Pharmaceutical company, you will contribute to the development, characterization, testing and scale-up/down of automated and PAT (Process Analytical Technology) enabled mammalian cell culture process platforms for biotherapeutic manufacturing.

The goal of this position is to advance innovation in our manufacturing capabilities by developing robust, scalable, automated, and data-driven cell culture processes for company's diverse early and late-stage biologics pipeline. The candidate will work in a cross-functional environment and in close collaboration with members from the Cell Culture Development, Process Analytical Technology, Data Sciences, Automation Engineering and Bioanalytics teams.

location: Framingham, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $55.00 - 58.83 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Masters

responsibilities:

• Develop, characterize, and test an integrated and automated cell culture process platform and associated process strategies through the integration of sensing technology, data analytics and automation.

• Investigate, design, and independently execute research activities using the aforementioned process platform to improve cell culture process performance (productivity and/or product quality), optimize platform workflows and deepen scientific understanding of cell culture production systems.

• Critically evaluate relevant scientific, technological, and regulatory literature to advance the proposed platform and its impact in our early and late-stage biologics pipeline.

• Lead efforts for industrialization and technology transfer of proposed automated cell culture process platform and associated process strategies within company.

• Responsible for planning, executing, documenting, and interpreting experimental work and results with appropriate supervision and documentation.

• Author high quality scientific and operational documentation and deliver scientific presentations.

qualifications:

• Master's degree (2-4 years) or PhD degree (0-2 years) in Biotechnology, (Bio)Chemical engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Relevant knowledge, coursework and/or hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture process development (e.g., cell biology and biochemistry, cell culture engineering, recombinant protein production, bioreactor engineering, protein product characterization, sterility and aseptic techniques, technology transfer, etc.).

• Strong motivation, curiosity, attention to detail, multitasking ability and active problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment with strong project management and communication skills (oral/written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge, coursework and/or hands-on experience in Process Analytical Technology (PAT), its applications (process monitoring, control, and supervision) and/or in-line/on-line sensing technology (e.g. Spectroscopy, Optical, Enzymatic, Chromatographic sensors, etc.)

• Knowledge, coursework and/or hands-on experience in process data analytics (multivariate, time series and/or signal processing through statistical/machine learning methods).

skills: Cell Biology, Biology, Chromatography, Cell Cultures

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay 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. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.