Assistant Scientist

Job Title: Assistant Scientist Location: Seattle, WA Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Compensation: $33.59 - $42.67/hr Type: Contract Responsibilities • Design and execute experiments in the process development labs which includes aseptic processing and operation of automated process equipment. • Summarize experimental data and aid in analysis to draw conclusions. • Coordinate with the analytical group for timely delivery of process samples and turn-around of analytical data. • Support production related investigations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. • Develop and execute manufacturing process changes and improvement activities, and/or author technical reports for process changes and improvements. • Support process comparability and process validation studies including planning, execution, and documentation management. Support necessary technical experiments and analysis to enable decisions related to raw materials changes. • Flexibility with work schedule as maintenance of cell cultures on occasional weekends, early mornings, or evenings is required Requirements • Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related discipline. • BS degree with minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with minimum 0+ years of relevant experience in biologic process/analytical development or commercial biologic manufacturing process support. • Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail with cGMP experience a plus. • Ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize responsibilities. • Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment. • Excellent problem-solving skills. • Able to creatively manage time and elevate relevant issues to project lead and line management. • Strong scientific and technical writing with excellent oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with cell therapy process development or manufacturing • Proficiency utilizing MS Office products and working knowledge of statistical software (R, JMP, Minitab) • Experience executing investigations in support of commercial manufacturing • Experience with commercial product support, i.e. post-marketing commitments, on-going validation and comparability • Combination of experience in process development, MSAT and quality. • Operational excellence training/background Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. Ref: