Assistant/Associate Scientist - Aseptic Process Development

SOKOL GxP Services; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holiday pay

401(k)

Employee referral bonus

Direct hire option

Job summary

SOKOL GxP Services is seeking an Assistant/Associate Scientist to support manufacturing process improvements and investigations. You will execute experiments in process development labs using aseptic techniques and automated equipment, summarize data, and assist in documentation and investigations.

Ideal candidates have a BS degree (or MS with relevant experience) in biological sciences and strong communication skills, with the ability to work onsite in Seattle and coordinate with analytical

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 0+ years in biologic process/analytical development or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on aseptic technique or aseptic processing experience.
• GMP or GLP experience.
• Technical writing experience, including drafting SOPs, protocols, reports, or similar documentation.
• Ability to execute laboratory studies and summarize experimental data.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and meet deadlines; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments in process development laboratories using aseptic techniques and automated process equipment.
• Summarize and analyze experimental data to support process improvements and validation activities.
• Coordinate process samples with analytical teams and ensure accurate documentation.
• Support technical documentation and manufacturing investigations as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Aseptic technique

GMP/GLP

Technical writing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

US work authorization

Education

BS in Biological Sciences or related field

MS in related field (optional)

Tools

Automated process equipment

Job description

The Assistant/Associate Scientist will support laboratory studies related to manufacturing process improvements, investigations, material qualification, comparability, and validation activities. This role will execute experiments in process development laboratories using aseptic techniques and automated process equipment, summarize and analyze experimental data, coordinate process samples with analytical teams, and support technical documentation and manufacturing investigations.

The position works closely with cross-functional teams and requires strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Position details:

• Hourly rate: $38.54–$48.95;
• Contract length: 12 months with possible extension;
• Location: Seattle, WA;
• Work arrangement: 100% onsite;
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard office hours, 8-hour shift;
• Regular hours: 40 hours per week;
• Average estimated overtime: 2 hours per week;
• W-2 contract position;
• No C2C options;
• No visa sponsorship.

Required

• BS degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 0+ years of relevant experience in biologic process/analytical development or commercial biologic manufacturing process support;
• Hands-on aseptic technique or aseptic processing experience;
• GMP or GLP experience;
• Technical writing experience, including drafting SOPs, protocols, reports, or similar technical documentation;
• Ability to execute laboratory studies and summarize experimental data;
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and time-management skills;
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize responsibilities;
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Cell therapy process development or manufacturing experience;
• GMP manufacturing experience or additional GLP/GDP experience;
• Cell culture and cell passaging experience;
• Blood processing or cell-isolation experience;
• Experience supporting commercial manufacturing investigations, validation, or comparability activities;
• Experience working within MSAT, Quality, or Process Development teams;
• Experience operating automated process equipment;
• Data-analysis experience using JMP, Excel, coding, or related approaches;
• Experience supporting commercial product activities, including ongoing validation, comparability, or post-marketing commitments;
• Operational excellence training or background.

• Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.