Scientist

We are looking for Scientist for our client in Swiftwater, PA

Job Title: Scientist

Job Location: Swiftwater, PA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $50.22hr – $55.22hr

• The Research Associate will support laboratory operations focusing on recombinant baculovirus generation and protein expression in insect cell systems.
• The role includes performing molecular biology techniques, cell culture maintenance, data capture, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Generate recombinant baculovirus and perform WVB techniques.
• Express proteins in baculovirus-insect cell systems using shake flasks.
• Maintain cell cultures, perform transfection, infection, and harvest viral stocks from suspension cultures.
• Sample culture flasks and prepare samples for analytical testing.
• Perform standard molecular biology tasks including DNA purification, PCR, Western blot, and SDS-PAGE.
• Execute aseptic techniques and maintain sterile conditions.
• Wash glassware and USP process equipment.
• Design, analyze, and document experiments; maintain electronic and lab notebook records.
• Communicate experimental results effectively in group and department meetings.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking, and ordering.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, SWIs, and experimental protocols.
• Coordinate data capture and tracking of experimental information.
• Write and review protocols and reports.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 0 2 years of experience in academic or industry settings.
• Experience with baculovirus protein expression systems and insect cell cultures highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and DNA sequence analysis.
• Construct design experience using SnapGene or similar software is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to plan and conduct experiments, evaluate results, and interpret data.
• Strong teamwork and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in cell culture procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Flexible to work changing schedules and hours as required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.