Scientist 2 or 3 - Biophysical and Materials Analytical Characterization - FSP

We are looking to fill a Scientist 2 or 3 - Biophysical and Materials Analytical Characterization position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Description - 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.

Responsibilities

• 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), and micro-flow imaging (MFI)].
• Monitoring and ordering lab supplies and chemicals, enable sample shipments as needed.

Qualifications: Degree in chemistry, biology, or related field

• Scientist 2 - BS with 1-2 years of experience or MS with no experience
• Scientist 3 - BS with 3-5 years of experience or MS with 1-2 years of experience

Required Skills and 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 highly desirable.
• Expertise in analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), flow cytometry, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) including data interpretation skills is preferred.
• Interest and ability to learn new concepts outside of core expertise and training.
• Digital/Machine Learning, Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) and/or cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) including data interpretation for biologics, materials, or vaccines.