Bioprocess Scientist - Onsite

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Bioprocess Scientist for an Onsite position with a Major Pharmaceutical Company located in Rahway, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves executing and analyzing fermentation experiments at multiple scales and performing downstream processing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated bioprocess equipment, a strong understanding of aseptic techniques, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards in a lab environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biological sciences, or related fields
• 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

Desired 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

Pay range: up to $53.45 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.