Assoc Scientist Pharmaceutical Sci|ALX|US

Assoc Scientist Pharmaceutical Sci|ALX|US#26-08857 $39.39-$41.93 per hour New Haven, CT All On-site Job Description When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. •

Position:

Associate Scientist II

Location:

New Haven, Connecticut 100% onsite

Contract:

12 months Bill rate: •/hour Work setup: Lab-based role Interview - 2 rounds of interview Please see the attached JD The Associate Scientist II is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell line development and cell culture processes for Alexion's therapeutic protein candidates. The Associate Scientist II will work in collaboration with other members of Product Development and Clinical Supply, and with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups as well as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control groups. The Associate Scientist II will support and execute development studies for biologics lifecycle management and yield improvement with use of process intensification. You will be responsible for: Design and execute experimental studies to generate stable production cell lines for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision. Execute molecular biology activities to generate expression plasmids for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision. Design and execute experimental studies to evaluate new cell-based technologies to improve efficiency of cell line generation process. Design and execute experimental studies to develop, optimize, and characterize upstream processes for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision. Executes experimental studies to support scale up of processes at pilot scale. Document study results in notebooks, and technical reports. Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance. Communicate scientific findings to colleagues within the group through informal presentations. You will need to have: BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university, with minimal 2 years of relevant industrial experience, or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university Understanding the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering Strong learning agility to learn new techniques. The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We would prefer you to have: Relevant experience working in a relevant laboratory setting. Excellent written and verbal skills and strong people skills Collaborative and effective communication skills Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."