Job Title: MSAT Scientist III
Job Description

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Scientist III. As a member of the MSAT Team, you will be responsible for the successful transfer of viral vector bioprocesses into GMP production. You will work directly with our clients and internal cross-functional teams. You will ensure successful process scalability and manufacturability. In this role, you will oversee all process integration-related aspects 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.

Hard SkillsTechnology Transfer: Handling all aspects of buffer and media production, cell thawing and culturing, harvesting, purification, and bulk filling of drug substances.Process Transfer: Performing process transfers from PD Lonza or customers under GMP conditions, utilizing project and time management skills to ensure timely task completion and risk management.Mastery and Expertise: Gaining mastery in unit operations and process analysis, resolving complex quality system deviations, and driving process and product quality improvements.Complex Tasks: Participating in technology transfer, oversight, and process improvements with reduced supervision.Materials Management: Assisting in creating a bill of materials and performing materials suitability assessments with a junior engineer.Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 18 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Houston, Texas.

Work Environment

Manufacturing Environment, Cell culture and microbiology

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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