Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

Job Title: Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - 94085

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM or 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM or 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Summary

Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences role focused on synthesis of functionalized resins used in chromatography columns (HPLC). Involves working in a manufacturing environment with polymer chemistry techniques. Requires collaboration across departments like R&D, Process Development, and Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize raw and functionalized resins using established manufacturing protocols.
• Perform standard polymer chemistry techniques such as ATRP, grafting, and polymerization.
• Identify, address, and report manufacturing issues; propose effective solutions.
• Communicate production delays and issues with cross-functional teams.
• Present findings and results to stakeholders across departments.
• Collaborate on process improvement (PPI) initiatives to enhance quality and yield.
• Participate in workplace initiatives such as 5S, JDI, and Safety programs.
• Conduct routine analysis of resin properties (e.g., size distribution, surface area).

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
• 0–1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with chromatography systems (HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS).
• Ability to perform analytical testing on resins.
• Ability to interpret chromatograms.
• Familiarity with chromatography software.
• Understanding of standard chemistry techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality control documentation and ISO9001 standards
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.