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Assistant Scientist
West Point, PA 19486
12 months
Pay rate starts from $23/hrQualifications:
Education:
B.S. in Biology, Bio/chemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science or engineering field.
At least 1 year of laboratory experience in upstream bioprocessing (e.g. bioreactor operations, mammalian cell culture in plates). The ideal candidate would possess:
General laboratory skills, experience with aseptic manipulations, pipettes
Experience in operating bioreactors
Experience in culturing microbial and/or mammalian cells
Experience performing basic cell-based assays (e.g. cell counting, optical density, metabolite analysis, imaging)
Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
Highly computer literate. Capable of quickly learning and adapting to new computer programs. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies. Additional Requirements:
This position will require occasional off-hour and/or weekend work (10-30% of hours may be "off-shift")
This position will require work with Biosafety Level-2 organisms. May have to lift up to 50lbs. assisted. Knowing computer programming/coding or Microsoft Power Platform is a plus.Responsibilities:
Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and culture media
Perform lab-scale upstream processing of vaccine products and process intermediates
Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments
Perform in-process monitoring assays
Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members
Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP)
Work independently and efficiently
Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
Communicate effectively with client staff members.
Maintain lab readiness by ordering, stocking, and cleanliness of lab.Below is the brief introduction of SPECTRAFORCE, the benefits we offer and the disclaimers:Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams.
We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 130 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.
SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people (and clients) can reach their highest potential. Our entire workflow and teams are trained to cultivate the joy of NEWJOBPHORIA with candidates and employees throughout their engagement with SPECTRAFORCE.Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCEoffers unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity emplo er and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
