Process Development Scientist

MSAT Associate Scientist

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• Title: MSAT Associate Scientist
• Location: Portsmouth, NH
• Industry: Pharmaceutical
• Hours: Regular Business Hours, Day Shift
• Salary: $32-37.50/HR Determined by experience
• Employment Type: 1 Year Contract

Job description summary:

• Responsible for execution of laboratory-based studies in the MSAT downstream purification lab. The person performs assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions.
• The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.
• The individual is expected to be a subject matter expert for routine assignments, and it is expected that questions on tasks or issues will be raised by this individual when clarification or greater technical expertise is required.
• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational and interpersonal skills; Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.); Analytical and problem-solving skills; Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Able to shift priorities based on company needs and multitask to keep projects on track.
• 45% - Execution of MSAT laboratory study work. Performs tasks for execution of routine lab studies with minimal supervision, and more complex studies with supervisory input.
• Executes study methods in accordance with study protocols or SOPs.
• Maintains equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• 15% - Protocol/report writing and data analysis: Drafts simple study protocols and reports independently with supervisor review, more complex studies with supervisor guidance
• Performs basic level of data analysis such as nonstandard calculations, means comparison, control charting
• Able to draw preliminary conclusions from study data sets
• Prepares slides with supervisor guidance and presents data at MSAT Lab group meetings
• 20% - Lab upkeep and ancillary support
• Reviews lab documentation and provides recommendations for updates and corrections.
• Monitors and performs preventative maintenance activities for the lab and lab infrastructure ensuring equipment is maintained in good functional condition.
• Participates in shared activities associated with lab housekeeping.
• Participates in regular safety audits and area 6S activities.
• 5% - Represent MSAT: Represents MSAT labs with supervision on internal and external project teams.
• Interfaces with customer technical and quality representatives on study related work with supervision.
• Provides regular updates on study related progress (e.g. investigational studies, pre-LA studies).
• 15% - Training: Follows all training and policy guidelines established for the facility as well as all cGMP requirements.
• Ensures employee training profile is up to date at all times by regular monitoring of training lists (e.g. ComplianceWire, SAP Learning Portal) and completing all training in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned. DSP skills: Basic knowledge of cell biology, protein structure, scale up, chromatography, UF/DF and virus filtration. Familiarity with filtration, aseptic technique.

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