Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $48.00 - $58.83/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• The Assistant/Associate Scientist will perform execution of Adeno Associated Virus batches at the Pilot scale in support of process development and early clinical manufacturing for Cell Therapy programs.

• The position will require upstream and downstream unit operation planning and execution in a development environment including cell passaging, production, transfection, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration and chromatography.

• Data analysis, authoring technical reports, and presentation of results will also be required, as is some flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

  Requirements

  Education Requirements and Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or relevant scientific discipline with 2+ years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience

• Either Upstream bioprocessing experience including aseptic technique, bioreactor operation and primary recovery OR Downstream bioprocessing experience using chromatography and tangential flow filtration

• Strong scientific or technical writing skills

• Excellent documentation and data management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pilot scale bioprocessing equipment greater than 50 liter capacity

• Experience with Adeno Associated Virus upstream and downstream production and technology transfer

  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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.