Scientist II – Purifications

• Location: Pottstown, PA
• Type: Contract To Hire
• Job #34479

Title: Purifications Scientist II
Location: Pottstown, PA
Pay: $25-35/hour
 

Job Summary:

The position plays a critical role in antibody development and supports the Production Department. Important aspects of this role include excellent organizational, multi-tasking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, and goal-oriented team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Purify antibodies to support in-house and custom projects
• Perform laboratory experiments independently or with other team members, including column production, affinity chromatography, and product handling
• Purify antibody targets using AKTA, Biologics LP, affinity, FPLC and size exclusion chromatography
• Ability to efficiently and accurately independently perform and manage several purifications simultaneously
• Maintain laboratory space, equipment, and inventory in an appropriate and professional manner
• Respond to direction as provided and follow established maintenance of notebook records and documentation standards
• Present data and final report suitable to deliver to clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in antibody and protein purification
• Experience with AKTA 
• Knowledge and interest in biological or chemical sciences
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive planning, and ability to organize and carry out tasks with quality in a timely fashion
• Critical thinking and analysis skills
• Willing to learn new techniques
• Ability to perform laboratory calculations and conversions
• Ability to work and maintain strong relationships with peers, members of your team, and other departmental staff
• Must have ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications
• Command of English language—written and oral
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Knowledge of QSR/cGMP guidelines or other documentation processes is a plus
• Process Improvement Experience preferred