Scientist I

Spectraforce Technologies; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Swiftwater, PA is seeking a Scientist I to support Industrial Operations on a 12-month, onsite assignment. The role runs M-F, 8-4:30 EST, in a fast-paced vaccine manufacturing environment. A BS in science/biology with 1–3 years of lab experience is required, and involvement with viruses is a plus.

MS Office proficiency and hands-on lab work are essential. The site emphasizes safety, teamwork, and meticulous sample management across labs and manufacturing buildings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; science/biology field preferred.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience (academic lab accepted).
• Experience working with viruses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute small-scale experiments with eggs and flu virus.
• Support production of high growing flu virus reassortants, reference antigen, and antisera.
• Run hemagglutination testing, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, and PCR.
• Order, maintain supplies and materials; ship materials as needed.
• Coordinate with outside vendors as required.
• Ship biological samples for sequencing; write internal protocols and reports.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/biology

Tools

Hemagglutination testing

SDS-PAGE chromatography

PCR

Job description

Position Title

Scientist I

Work Location

Swiftwater, PA, USA 18370

Assignment Duration

12 Months

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Work Schedule

M-F, 8-4:30pm est.

Notes

• MS and PHD degrees will be considered overqualified

Must have

• MS Office Suite
• Min of 1-3 years of experience (max experience 3 years, over this would be considered over qualified)
• Must have lab experience displayed on resume

Nice to Have

• Running hemagglutination testing, SDS-PAGE chromatography, and PCR
• Experience working with viruses is a plus

Position Summary

Industrial Operations at our organization's Swiftwater, Pennsylvania site, the largest vaccine manufacturing facility in the US, continues to develop its manufacturing assets to produce existing and new vaccines and biopharmaceuticals.

Background & Context

Support and assist production of high growing flu virus reassortants, flu reference antigen, and antisera.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of small scale experiments, working with eggs and flu virus.
• Support and assist production of high growing flu virus reassortants, flu reference antigen, and antisera.
• Running hemagglutination testing, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, and PCR.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies and materials and shipping materials as needed.
• Working with outside vendors as needed.
• Shipping biological samples for sequencing.
• Writing internal development protocols and reports related to project.
• Sample management between labs, manufacturing buildings, and analytical sciences department.

THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Working in a fast-paced team environment requiring multitasking ability
• Focus on Site Safety
• Possessing the following competencies:
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; science/biology field preferred.
• 1+ years of laboratory experience (academic lab experience accepted)
• Experience working with viruses is a plus