Research Associate

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract Hire role as a Research Associate with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Bothell,WA,  or willing to relocate.

 

Position Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Research Associate to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) lab team in Bothell, WA.
• In this role, the primary responsibility will be laboratory maintenance and experimental execution related to internal manufacturing and technical innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in common mammalian upstream unit operations, either in a development/MSAT lab or in manufacturing operations.
• This role will support late stage and commercial projects through bench scale and pilot scale cell culture experiments. The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where they are required to troubleshoot technical challenges and apply innovative technologies to solve manufacturing problems.
• The incumbent will work in a highly collaborative environment requiring attention to detail, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

 

Principal Responsibilities:

• Laboratory management (maintaining and cleaning equipment, analytical instrument maintenance, ordering and stocking supplies)
• Media and buffer preparation for mammalian cell culture
• Building, maintaining, and cleaning benchtop bioreactor cultures; supporting pilot-scale (50-200L) single-use bioreactor through equipment setup, culture maintenance, and cleanup
• Designing and executing experimental studies with increasing complexity (OFAT and DOE)
• Independent data analysis and visualization with Excel, JMP, or R with guidance from supervisor
• Summarizing and presenting experimental findings in team meetings and documenting work in lab notebooks and technical reports
• Meticulous maintenance of laboratory records/notebooks, equipment logbooks, and other electronic files
• Collaborating with vendors on new products and technologies, including setting up demos, communicating about issues, and developing custom part numbers
• Literature search and review to support understanding of experimental findings
• Data verification, sample management, and other manufacturing support activities
• Routine weekend work and occasional holiday/overtime as experiments demand

 

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting (preferably cell culture)
• Exceptional aseptic technique and familiarity with common bioreactor and cell culture equipment
• Strong organization and time/task management skills in order to keep track of multiple projects at once
• Strong ability to independently solve problems, propose solutions, and think critically and creatively
• A willingness to learn fast and contribute to team goals while taking on increasing responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills alongside ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic environment
• Adherence to laboratory safety guidelines and, SOPs, and other regulatory requirements
• Must be willing and able to work on a flexible schedule (e.g. weekend rotations) while maintaining reliable work hours
• Ability to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Experience in restaurant, retail, or other service industry is a plus
• Interest in data analytics, IT, AI, automation, or other technical areas a plus

 

Education:

• B.S. degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline

 

Hard Skills:

• Work experience in a cell culture laboratory or manufacturing setting
• Aseptic technique
• Mammalian cell culture

 

Soft Skills:

• Detail Oriented
• Communication Skills (collaborative enviro)
• Ability to take initiative/work ethic

 

Interview Process:

1:1 with HM Teams

Panel Interview 2-3 hr onsite

 

 

Sunshine Act

 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

 

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

 

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