Job Description
One of our large pharmaceutical clients is looking to hire an Associate Scientist of Cell Banking to perform Cell Banking for the Cell Culture processes and/or bio-analytical testing within the API Large Molecule Process Development group in Malvern PA. The candidate's primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the production, testing, inventory, and supply of Master, Working, and development Cell Banks for clinical, and commercial production as well as analytical testing for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy products. Responsibilities will include:
-Support Cell banking organization by performing Cell banking for Cell Culture processes and analytical testing.
-Execute production, testing, and release of Master, Working, development, and analytical cell Banks and ensures the timely supply to customers.
-Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timeline and objectives.
-Participate in Cell culture and cryopreservation of cells using aseptic techniques under GMP Compliant conditions.
-Execute all activities per established procedures and protocols
-Interface with internal and external customers to ship cell banks and supply critical information as per their requirements.
-Collaborate cross-functionally to represent Cell Banking department.
-Author, review, and approve technical documents, SOPs, and batch records.
Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor's degree in scientific field, preferably Biotech
-Minimum 1 year of experience working in a lab environment, preferably GMP
-Minimum 1-2 years of experience working within cell culture
-Minimum 1 year of experience working with Aseptic techniques
-GDP (Good documentation practice)
-Strong attention to detail
-Extremely motivated individual
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Cell Banking experience
-Experience maintaining writing records of work in form of (electronic) notebooks, procedural documents, protocols and technical reports is preferred.
-Experience working with electronic laboratory tracking system, inventory management systems
-Automatic cell counting experience, Vi-CELL
Compensation:
$27/hr to $30/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law