MSAT Scientist / Senior Process Engineer - 5197

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Job description

Verista's 600 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

We empower and support our colleagues

We commit to client success at every turn

We have the courage to do the right thing

We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

MSAT Scientist Responsibilities:

As a member of the MSAT Team, your are responsible for the successful transfer of viral vector bioprocesses into GMP production. As such, you are in direct contact with our clients and internal cross functional teams. This role will ensure successful process scalability and manufacturability. Scientists in this role are responsible for all the process integration-related aspects of work during campaign preparation, process supervision, reporting during and after production campaigns, leading relevant major deviations and continuing manufacturing process improvement under the supervision of a Sr. Scientist and/or Manager.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience

GMP manufacturing support (Viral Vector or Cell and Gene Therapy preferred; microbial or mammalian processing support required if VV/ CGT background is limited or non-existent), and basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations.

Advanced knowledge of cellular biology, cell culture, scale up, mass transfer, bioreactor operation, and / or depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, viral filtration; buffer and media production; aseptic processing

Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making

Ability to explain technical problems in terms sufficient for other technically trained people to understand the problem and proposed solutions, both verbally and in writing

Ability to independently lead small projects and to create, maintain, and utilize the cross-functional support of other departments within the asset for the accomplishment of objectives

Ability to perform basic and advanced root cause analysis techniques for resolving deviations and identifying appropriate CAPA: Five why, Kepner-Tregoe, Fishbone, Pareto, Scatter plotting, DMAIC for RCA

Ability to perform basic risk identification and remediation and lead basic and advanced risk assessments using standardized methodologies which could include FMA, FMEA, HAZOP, and/ or HACCP

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Some knowledge of statistical data analysis is a plus

Strong communication, technical writing, organizational and interpersonal skills; able to give accurate and complete guidance and direction to junior scientists for smaller issues and problems

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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