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$ 60 - $ 79 / Hour
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Swiftwater, Pennsylvania
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Scientist III - Downstream Process Development (DSP/MSAT)
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global biopharmaceuticalanization known for developing innovative vaccines, biologics, and advanced manufacturing technologies in Swiftwater, PA.
Location:
Swiftwater, PA
Schedule:
Full-Time | Onsite
Assignment Type:
Contract
Pay Rate:
Up to $80/hr
Hours:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Position Overview
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Scientist III to join a Downstream Process Development (DSP) and Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) team supporting critical vaccine and biologics manufacturing programs.
This role will contribute to process optimization, yield improvement initiatives, manufacturing support, process characterization, and purification technology development. The successful candidate will independently execute downstream process development studies, analyzeplex data sets, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and support strategic initiatives that improve process performance and product quality.
This position is ideal for scientists with strong protein purification expertise and hands-on experience with chromatography, filtration, scale-up activities, and process development in regulated pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccine, or biotechnology environments.
Key Responsibilities
Downstream Process Development
Execute process development studies supporting:
Yield improvement initiatives
Resin reuse evaluations
Process optimization programs
Column loading studies
Scale-up activities
Process characterization projects
Design and execute purification experiments independently while ing scientific judgment and technical expertise.
Support implementation of manufacturing process improvements and process robustness initiatives.
Protein Purification & Chromatography
Operate and optimize purification processes utilizing:
AKTA chromatography systems
Ion exchange chromatography
Affinity chromatography
Size exclusion chromatography
Clarification and depth filtration
Tangential flow filtration (TFF)
Column packing operations
Evaluate purification performance, product recovery, impurity removal, and process scalability.
Troubleshoot chromatography and filtration challenges.
Data Analysis & Scientific ing
Analyze and interpret experimental results.
Prepare:
Technical reports
Study summaries
Experimental protocols
Data packages
Scientific presentations
Present findings to technical teams and leadership.
Manufacturing & Technical Support
Supportmercial and development manufacturing operations.
Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate process issues and implement solutions.
Contribute to process monitoring and process control initiatives.
Participate in strategic planning for downstream process development programs.
Quality & Compliance
Maintainpliance with:
Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
SOPs
Quality systems
Laboratory safety procedures
Participate in:
Deviations
CAPAs
Root cause investigations
Change controls
Support continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in:
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Related Life Science Discipline
Experience
2-6 years of relevant industry experience in downstream process development, purification sciences, MSAT, biologics, vaccines, or bioprocess development.
Strong experience with protein purification and chromatography operations.
Experience executing laboratory studies independently.
Required Skills
Purification Technologies
AKTA chromatography systems
Protein purification
Chromatography process development
Depth filtration
Clarification
Tangential flow filtration (TFF)
Column packing
Process optimization
Laboratory & Scientific Skills
Experimental design and execution
Data analysis and interpretation
Technical report writing
Scientific presentations
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Why Work for Adecco?
Weekly Pay
401(k) Plan
Skills Training
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the coverage that best meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave w required by law, any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT
This position is being recruited for by Adecco's Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.
For opportunities available through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, visit:
ADECCO HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES CAREERS
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Pay Details:
$60.00 to $79.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable.
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