Scientist I

Job Title: Scientist I

Job Location: Swiftwater, PA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $50.22hr - $55.22hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• BS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines.
• 0-2 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.
• Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Willingness to work changing work schedules and hours as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Generate recombinant baculovirus and WVB.
• Perform protein expression in baculovirus insect cells system in shake flasks.
• Maintain cells, perform transfection, infection, and harvest viral stocks from suspension culture.
• Sample culture flasks and prepare samples for analytical testing.
• Perform standard molecular biology tasks such as DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, FACs and SDS-PAGE techniques.
• Perform titer assays and aseptic techniques.
• Wash glassware and USP process equipment.
• Design, analyze and document experiments, maintaining proper records electronically and in lab notebooks.
• Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering.
• Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols.
• Coordinate data capture and tracking information.
• Write and review protocols and reports.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Recombinant baculovirus generation.
• Protein Expression.
• Cell maintenance.
• Transfection.
• DNA purification.
• PCR.
• Western blot.
• FACs.
• SDS-PAGE.
• Titer assays.
• Aseptic techniques.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Word.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualification And Education:

• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Ability to work within team environment and multitasking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities