Scientist I, Manufacturing

Job Title: Scientist I, Manufacturing

Essential Skills

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong general chemical and biological laboratory skills.
• Experience handling and purifying proteins, antibodies, or related biomolecules.
• Experience with pipetting and standard laboratory techniques.
• UV-Vis spectroscopy experience.
• Ability to safely handle biological and chemical materials.
• Strong scientific data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HPLC experience.
• FPLC experience.
• Bioconjugation chemistry experience.
• Antibody conjugation experience.
• Fluorescent protein or fluorescent dye experience.
• Biotechnology or life sciences manufacturing experience.
• Gravimetric separation experience.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Scientist I is responsible for producing, purifying, and analyzing fluorescent protein-based products within a scientific manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on chemistry and biology laboratory work with analytical testing to manufacture high-quality fluorescent dye-labeled antibodies and other biomolecules. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and hands-on experience working with proteins or antibodies. Experience with HPLC, FPLC, protein purification, antibody handling, and bioconjugation chemistry is particularly valuable. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to execute laboratory procedures consistently while meeting manufacturing timelines and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Produce fluorescent protein-based products according to established procedures and customer requirements.
• Handle antibodies, proteins, and other biological materials safely and effectively.
• Support preparation of fluorescent dye-labeled antibodies and biomolecules.
• Perform routine chemical and biological laboratory procedures.
• Prepare samples, buffers, reagents, and solutions as required.
• Utilize HPLC, FPLC, and gravimetric separation techniques to purify and analyze biomolecules.
• Perform antibody and protein purification procedures.
• Utilize UV-Vis spectroscopy and other analytical techniques to evaluate products.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Identify unexpected results and assist with troubleshooting when necessary.
• Execute laboratory procedures accurately and consistently.
• Work toward departmental objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and timely completion.
• Maintain organized laboratory workspaces and appropriate documentation.
• Follow established safety procedures when working with biological materials and chemicals.
• Support changing production priorities and customer timelines.
• Communicate professionally with scientists and representatives from other departments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and technical teams.
• Communicate testing results, production challenges, and project status clearly.
• Work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a scientific manufacturing environment that requires the use of various laboratory equipment and technologies such as HPLC, FPLC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 80 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, a health savings account, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, and transportation benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eugene, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eugene, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eugene,OR.

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