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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Scientist to join our team in Seattle, WA. This onsite role involves designing and executing experiments to support commercial vector manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all CMC functional areas to ensure project advancement and effective communication of challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Oversee lab activities and schedules. Design studies to support commercial manufacturing deviation investigations. Support the execution of process characterization studies. Collaborate with the commercial vector team to identify process improvement opportunities and make formal recommendations. Lead the identification and implementation of new technologies and procedures from Development into Manufacturing. Lead efforts focusing on alignment and harmonization of manufacturing processes across multiple sites. Support hands-on training of commercial process unit operations to Vector MST. Identify, design, and manage small capital engineering projects.
Essential Skills
Demonstrated verbal, written, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Proven history of working with technical teams. Experience in managing lab activities and providing technical support in a cGMP manufacturing facility. Strong knowledge and engineering leadership for viral vector manufacturing and processing equipment. Experience in process characterization.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with leading experiments and designing DOEs. Knowledge of cell culture, viral vector manufacturing, recovery, and/or purification in a manufacturing environment. Experience with SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory environments. Experience in process characterization. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent area related to biologics upstream manufacturing. Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, PPQ process validation, and control strategy development. Proficiency in MS Office products and statistical software such as R, JMP, or Minitab. Experience in a self-driven, performance/results-oriented, fast-paced matrix environment. Experience writing experimental plans and protocols.
Work Environment
This position is based 100% onsite at our facility in Seattle, WA. The role requires time in both office and lab settings. Physical demands include repetitive use of hands and wrists for computer work and occasional lifting of items not exceeding 50 lbs. The position also requires occasional bending, twisting, and stooping for gowning into a classified environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level
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Assistant/Associate Scientist
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Assistant/Associate Scientist
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Actalent Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Scientist to join our team in Seattle, WA. This onsite role involves designing and executing experiments to support commercial vector manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all CMC functional areas to ensure project advancement and effective communication of challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Oversee lab activities and schedules. Design studies to support commercial manufacturing deviation investigations. Support the execution of process characterization studies. Collaborate with the commercial vector team to identify process improvement opportunities and make formal recommendations. Lead the identification and implementation of new technologies and procedures from Development into Manufacturing. Lead efforts focusing on alignment and harmonization of manufacturing processes across multiple sites. Support hands-on training of commercial process unit operations to Vector MST. Identify, design, and manage small capital engineering projects.
Essential Skills
Demonstrated verbal, written, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Proven history of working with technical teams. Experience in managing lab activities and providing technical support in a cGMP manufacturing facility. Strong knowledge and engineering leadership for viral vector manufacturing and processing equipment. Experience in process characterization.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with leading experiments and designing DOEs. Knowledge of cell culture, viral vector manufacturing, recovery, and/or purification in a manufacturing environment. Experience with SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory environments. Experience in process characterization. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent area related to biologics upstream manufacturing. Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, PPQ process validation, and control strategy development. Proficiency in MS Office products and statistical software such as R, JMP, or Minitab. Experience in a self-driven, performance/results-oriented, fast-paced matrix environment. Experience writing experimental plans and protocols.
Work Environment
This position is based 100% onsite at our facility in Seattle, WA. The role requires time in both office and lab settings. Physical demands include repetitive use of hands and wrists for computer work and occasional lifting of items not exceeding 50 lbs. The position also requires occasional bending, twisting, and stooping for gowning into a classified environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level
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