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Bioprocess Scientist
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What they do
A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.
$109,039 / year median in New Jersey
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Bioprocess Scientist at Pacer Group Bioprocess Scientist at Pacer Group in Westfield, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Title:
Scientist - II (Associate)
Duration:
12 months
Location:
Rahway, NJ 07065
Pay Rate:
$53/hr on W2
Work Arrangement:
On Site Employment Type:
Contract Domain:
Pharmaceutical Application Deadline:
Sept 4th, 2026
Description:
Education Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biological sciences, or related fields.
Requirements:
Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and general bioprocess controls Experience operating and troubleshooting automated bioprocess equipment (i.e. bioreactors, TFF, homogenizers, etc); ability to follow established SOPs and escalate equipment and process issues appropriately. Understanding of common analytical technologies for biomass, metabolite measurement, and off-gas analysis. Solid organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Hands-on experience with ambr250, bench-scale, or pilot scale bioreactors. Familiarity with downstream unit operations and basic protein purification concepts sufficient to perform routine operations and sample handling. Experience with design of experiments, data analysis, and data visualization tools to support process optimization. Experience supporting process scaling activities. Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., cGMP) supporting biomanufacturing processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Execute and analyze fermentation experiments at multiple scales (e.g., mini bioreactors, benchtop bioreactors, pilot scale), ensuring high-quality, reproducible results. Perform downstream processing operations including lysis, clarification and recovery operations delivering materials that meet quality and yield specifications. Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all experimental work and process data in compliance with company standards. Troubleshoot routine issues related to bioprocess operations to ensure consistent, reliable, and robust operations; escalate and collaborate on more complex issues with senior team members. Provide general lab support for routine lab maintenance duties including common supply stocking, addressing safety and compliance actions, EQ upkeep and maintenance. Follow and promote laboratory safety, compliance, and operational best practices, supporting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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