Biological/Chemical Scientist/Engineer

Biological/Chemical Scientist/Engineer

  Not Disclosed

  Walpole, MA

  11.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Healthcare

Job Description

Responsible for:

Manufacturing of Concentrates, Purified Antibodies, and Purified Conjugates via liquid chromatography
Auditing and GMP/GDP verification of batch records and product release responsibilities.
This position includes the handling of all types of materials, including hazardous and DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) controlled materials.

Your role:

Following established manufacturing protocols to conjugate and/or isolate proteins for use in immunological assays.
Buffer and chromatography column preparation
Maintaining a legible and accurate batch record according to proper GMP
Making decisions and executing critical steps in the manufacturing process
Maintaining an FDA/DEA compliant laboratory
Providing Quality Notification Support
Executing temporary manufacturing deviations and pilot products
Completion of all necessary training activities

The primary role of this individual is for chromatography manufacturing. The scope of this role includes manufacture of production batches for the Concentrates work center. The scope of this role may include manufacture of production batches for the Purification work center. This role will provide weekend coverage, Wednesday – Sunday with training occurring on Monday – Friday. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand formulation processes, work with processes and equipment, detailed written documentation of work, ability to work well with others

Your expertise:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
Experience with AKTAs
A background in manufacturing processes
Familiarity with GMP/GDP guidelines

The requirements:

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other applicable Science Degree)
3-5 years chromatography work experience.
Proficiency with basic lab equipment (pipettes, balances, centrifuges)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong mathematical and critical thinking skills
Must have legible handwriting.
Must be able to safely lift 50lbs

Note :

Biochemist 1, for weekend coverage.

The working days are Wed – Sunday with training on Mon – Friday.
8:00 am to 4:30pm
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.