Assistant/Associate Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an Assistant/Associate Scientist for 100% onsite work in Devens, MA. The role supports the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in cryogenics, consumables, and single-use systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement on cross-functional teams, performing material evaluations, risk assessments, validations, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years of industry experience or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent scientific background
• Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements
• Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated experimental skills for lab work
• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation desired
• Strong organizational, oral communication and technical writing skills; attention to detail; troubleshooting ability
• Effective team player and strong individual contributor

Responsibilities

• Support material and cryogenics evaluations, risk assessment and change management
• Execute material control strategies, validations and qualifications, including life-cycle management
• Evaluate and manage material-related supplier changes notifications to maintain GMP
• Support cryogenics and cold-chain transport related lab studies or activities
• Assist material and cryogenics manufacturing investigations
• Author and revise CMC documents as appropriate
• Author protocols, reports, and technical presentations

Skills

cGMP awareness

Analytical lab skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS with 2+ years experience or MSc in Chemical/Biochemical/Materials Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
100% onsite Location: Devens, MA
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Duration: 12 months

Description

The Associate Scientist in Manufacturing Sciences & Technology will support the Materials and Cryogenics Science group in the run the business work for cryogenics, consumables and single-use systems for biopharmaceuticals commercial manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement groups on cross-functional teams.

The subject matter expert for this position will be primarily required to:

• Support material and cryogenics technical evaluations, risk assessment and change management activities
• Executes material control strategies, validations and qualifications, as appropriate, including life-cycle management.
• Evaluate and manage material associated supplier changes notifications to maintain GMP compliance.
• Support cryogenics and cold-chain transportation related lab studies or activities.
• Assist material and cryogenics manufacturing investigations.
• Author and revise CMC documents as appropriate.
• Author protocols, reports, and technical presentations.

Education

• Minimum BS required with 2+ years of industry experience or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent scientific background

Requirements

• Awareness of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of common protein analytical tools and demonstrated experimental skills for lab work are required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process validation desired.
• Strong organizational, oral communication and technical writing skills. Strong attention to details, excellent experimental/troubleshooting aptitude, and be self-motivated.
• Effective team player and strong individual contributor.

Additional Job Requirements

None