The MS&T is seeking an Assistant Scientist, Cell Culture to serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support commercial drug substance cell culture activities across the biologics manufacturing network. The position will be highly cross-functional and will build and maintain effective collaborations with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology/Sciences, Process Engineering, Digital Plant/Automation, Quality Assurance, Analytical, and Global Regulatory Sciences groups. This role will report to a Principal Scientist within the cell culture bioprocess technology group.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of laboratory scale studies including, media preparation, cell banking, seed train, and bioreactor experiments using scale-down models and the interpretation of these results with respect to the GMP manufacturing process
- Interface with site functions for joint accountability for manufacturing of drug substance at the Devens LSCC, SUF, and ExM.
- Support process technology transfers, process validation, and the preparation of CMC documentation for regulatory filings.
- Support manufacturing process changes and investigations and maintain understanding of manufacturing data
- Assist with preparation of protocol studies and reports to support GMP manufacturing activities
- Assist and/or execute evaluation and implementation of new process technologies using scale-down models
- Embody the BMS behaviors and embrace the culture with BMS and the drug substance MS&T organization
Qualifications & Experience
- Required BSc in STEM field with 0-2 years? experience (e.g. chemical engineering, biology, or equivalent)
- A practical knowledge of the technologies related to cell culture and bioprocess engineering
- Interest in hands on laboratory work and experience in contributing to the design, modification and optimization of cell culture or fermentation unit operations
- Interest in assessing scientific technologies and their application to the BioPharma industry
- Demonstrated effectiveness in both a team environment and as an individual contributor with supervision
- Proactively identifies problems and troubleshoots solutions
- Organizes and presents data for internal/external scientific meetings
- Capable and willing to train others on procedures, operations, new technology, methods or processes
- Occasional business travel may be required (up to 10%)
Physical Demands / Work Environment
- You may be required to work in areas where chemical, biologic, and environmental risks are present
- You will be located in a bench scale laboratory with classified areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- You will perform laboratory operations including media/buffer preparation, cell culture scale-up, and bioreactor operation including sampling. Repetitive tasks including but not limited to pipetting, keyboard use, mouse use and report writing will be occasionally required
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching is required. Role also requires infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs), carrying, or pushing objects
- You will be in a team-based position that requires occasional weekend and holiday work.
100% onsite
Work Schedule: Tues-Sat (normal business hours)
This posting is for a contract assignment with
ASK Staffing DBA ASK Consulting to provide services to
Bristol Myer-Squibb.
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is the following range ($38- $41.93/hr). While the final, individual compensation and any available benefits will be determined by your employer of record ASK Staffing, Inc (and not BMS), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.
About ASK Consulting
ASK Consulting is an award-winning, woman-owned staffing and recruitment solutions provider with over three decades of industry experience. We specialize in connecting businesses of all sizes?across IT, healthcare, engineering, finance, and more?with top-tier professionals. Backed by a global network and personalized service approach, our team is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships that drive organizational success and empower job seekers to excel in their careers.
Benefits
ASK Consulting provides comprehensive, ACA-compliant health coverage, along with dental, vision, Short- and Long-Term disability for eligible employees. We also offer commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with no matching, and a referral bonus program. In addition, ASK Consulting offers unpaid leave and paid sick leave as required by law.
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