Job Title: Downstream Associate Scientist
Location: Seattle, WA
Hours/Schedule: M-F; Standard Business Hours
Compensation: $46.38 - $58.90/hr
Type: Contract

Responsibilities Design, execute, and troubleshoot downstream development experiments supporting next-generation lentiviral vector production Identify, onboard, and develop novel downstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners Provide experimental design and executional support to team members Support cross-functional development efforts e.g. downstream process development, high-throughput process development Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production Work independently and within teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy Author technical reports and study memos  
Requirements B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 0-2 years of hands-on downstream experience Experience with Akta Avant chromatography systems and Unicorn software Experience with automated and semi-automated filtration systems (Pendotech, Repligen KR2i, Ambr Crossflow, etc) Hands-on process development experience Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP)
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing Experience with single-use technologies

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. 


 

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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