Analytical Scientist (Entry Level)

This is a laboratory-based scientific role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment, requiring the utilization of biophysical analytical characterization techniques to support development of vaccine drug substance and drug products in a GMP-like environment. The vaccine drug substance and product development support includes sample manipulation, equipment maintenance, routine analysis, and characterization of development vaccines to support process and formulation development.
Complete vaccine related testing and composition of associated documentation.
Maintain a safe laboratory collaborating with the team to upkeep instruments.
Ensure laboratory cleanliness and exemplify a safety-first mindset.
Provide support to the scientists developing novel vaccines.
Sample preparations and manipulations, associated documentation.
Analysis of samples for particle size distribution leveraging fundamental biophysical tools [(dynamic light scattering (DLS), static laser light scattering (SLS), micro-flow imaging (MFI)] and flow cytometry.
Monitoring and ordering lab supplies and chemicals, enable sample shipments as needed.
BS in chemistry, biology, or related field with 0-3 years of experience
Understanding of technical problem solving, innovative research experience and ability to communicate scientific concepts with effective interpersonal skills
An effective collaborator with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams to deliver on goals.
Experience in a laboratory environment and strong organizational skills to conduct laboratory procedures including simplistic daily maintenance /calibration.
Strong communications skills required for effective communication including participation in data review.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and MS Outlook including skills to simplify and communicate results/conclusions.
High compliance standard with experience in good documentation practices, OSHA safety standards, SOP-observance capabilities, and laboratory inspection/internal audit readiness.
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge of particle size analysis (DLS, SLS, MFI, Flow Cytometry) is desirable.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No