Process Development Senior Associate #26-28407

US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
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Job Description

Duration: 06 months contract
 
Job Summary:
  • We are seeking the position of Process Development Associate within the Process Microbiology Group.
  • The Process Microbiology Group supports the global client network by providing scientific and technical expertise for trouble shooting microbiological methods across various analytical platforms,  as well as compendial methods and technologies related to microbial control.
  • The PD Associate will work collaboratively with a team of scientists to execute studies supporting microbiological method development, optimization, and troubleshooting. 
  • The role will primarily focus on laboratory execution while also contributing to study design, data analysis, as well as support scientists in drafting protocols/summary reports. 
  • Activities also include the evaluation of new technologies/rapid microbiology methods (RMM).
  • The successful candidate will perform studies independently and collaborate with scientists on study execution, support team on data analysis and drafting of protocols/summary reports.
  • In addition, the PD Associate will interface with QC and other cross-functional partners and represent the Process Microbiology team in scientific and technical discussions.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Execute laboratory studies supporting microbiological method development, optimization, troubleshooting, validation including (but not limited to):
  • Endotoxin method/low endotoxin recovery (LER) studies
  • Microbial Challenge/Hold time studies
  • Bacterial Retention Testing/Sterile Filtration Studies
  • Advancement of existing methods and implementation of alternative technologies, such as recombinant reagents for endotoxin testing and Monocyte Activation Test (MAT) for pyrogen testing
  • Evaluation of RMMs
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data, summarize study results, and assist with the preparation of protocols, technical assessments, reports
  • Maintain knowledge of current compendial and regulatory requirements applicable to microbiological testing and microbial control, including USP, Ph. Eur., JP, and relevant regulatory guidance (Annex 1, CFRs, etc.)
  • Collaborate with QC Microbiology, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality and other functions to support the client network
  • Participate in and represent Process Microbiology in scientific and cross-functional meetings, including communicating study progress, study results, and technical findings
  • Support day-to-day laboratory operations, including maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory, coordinating ordering of materials, and ensuring appropriate supplies are available to support study execution
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in microbiology and aseptic techniques.
  • Prior experience in Microbiological Quality Lab or similar microbiology laboratory environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, and evaluate microbiological principles
  • Detail-oriented with strong laboratory documentation and technical writing skills.
  • Proficiency with tools used to organize and manage projects and data, such as SharePoint and Smartsheet.
 
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Experience in a QC Micro Lab; Knowledge of compendial methods for Bioburden, Sterility and Endotoxin (USP/EP/JP); Hands on testing experience.
 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
"US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran"
 
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Numbers & Facts

LocationThousand Oaks, CA

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Asepsisunmatched
  • Clean Technologiesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Environmental Microbiologyunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
  • Microbiologyunmatched
  • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Manufacturingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Protocol Analysisunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Technology Analysisunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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