Clinical-Scientific - Research Associate

Position Details:
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Bothell WA is currently looking for a Research Associate to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Research Associate (Cell Culture Bioreactor)
Duration: 18 months contract extendable up to 36 months
Location: Bothell WA

Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description : (Required): Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced highly motivated Research Associate to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) lab team in Bothell WA.
In this role the primary responsibility will be laboratory maintenance and experimental execution related to internal manufacturing and technical innovation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in common mammalian upstream unit operations either in a development/MSAT lab or in manufacturing operations.
This role will support late stage and commercial projects through bench scale and pilot scale cell culture experiments.
The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where they are required to troubleshoot technical challenges and apply innovative technologies to solve manufacturing problems.
The incumbent will work in a highly collaborative environment requiring attention to detail good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Principal Responsibilities:
Laboratory management (maintaining and cleaning equipment analytical instrument maintenance ordering and stocking supplies)
Media and buffer preparation for mammalian cell culture
Building maintaining and cleaning benchtop bioreactor cultures; supporting pilot-scale (50-200L) single-use bioreactor through equipment setup culture maintenance and cleanup
Designing and executing experimental studies with increasing complexity (OFAT and DOE)
Independent data analysis and visualization with Excel JMP or R with guidance from supervisor
Summarizing and presenting experimental findings in team meetings and documenting work in lab notebooks and technical reports
Meticulous maintenance of laboratory records/notebooks equipment logbooks and other electronic files
Collaborating with vendors on new products and technologies including setting up demos communicating about issues and developing custom part numbers
Literature search and review to support understanding of experimental findings
Data verification sample management and other manufacturing support activities
Routine weekend work and occasional holiday/overtime as experiments demand

Qualifications:
2-5 years of relevant experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting (preferably cell culture)
Exceptional aseptic technique and familiarity with common bioreactor and cell culture equipment
Strong organization and time/task management skills in order to keep track of multiple projects at once
Strong ability to independently solve problems propose solutions and think critically and creatively
A willingness to learn fast and contribute to team goals while taking on increasing responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills alongside ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic environment
Adherence to laboratory safety guidelines and SOPs and other regulatory requirements
Must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule (e.g. weekend rotations) while maintaining reliable work hours
Ability to lift 50lbs climb ladders and stand for up to 8 hours a day
Experience in restaurant retail or other service industry is a plus
Interest in data analytics IT AI automation or other technical areas a plus

Education:
B.S. degree in life sciences biotechnology or engineering biochemistry or related discipline

Hard Skills:
1. Work experience in a cell culture laboratory or manufacturing setting
2. Aseptic technique
3. Mammalian cell culture

Soft Skills:
Detail Oriented
Communication Skills (collaborative enviro)
Ability to take initiative/work ethic

Interview Process:
1:1 with HM Teams
Panel Interview 2-3 hr onsite

Minimum Education:
B.S. degree in life sciences biotechnology or engineering biochemistry or related discipline