Industry leader in Biotechnology is looking for a Level 1 Scientist to join their manufacturing sciences team! Entry-level candidates with a degree in Life Sciences or welcome to apply!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Open to ENTRY-LEVEL CandidatesOpportunity to gain industry experienceExtensive training program in a GMP environment

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences disciplineAbility to work onsite in West Hills 5 days/weekFlexibility to start on a contractSchedule Options: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pmMonday-Friday, 1pm-9:30pm

Position Summary:

The Production Team manufactures medical diagnostic kits that are used by customers in the Transplant Diagnostics market. Our team is dynamic and fast paced, relying on teamwork, multitasking, and communication within the team and the larger organization. This is a production/ manufacturing role in a lab setting. Production staff wear lab coats plus PPE and use bench scale lab equipment - pipettes, thermal cyclers, centrifuges, etc. We are seeking an energetic individual with good communication along with technical and operational skills to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow written SOPs and batch records and revise as needed.Perform manufacturing/ production tasks as scheduledHandle and work with biological and chemical reagentsWork with laboratory equipment including but not limited to: UV Spectrophotometer, Thermal Cycler, qPCR, robotic systems, centrifuges, multichannel pipettesWork in a clean room laboratory environment with adherence to CGMP guidelinesCreate experimental tasks, run tests, and complete data analysis using various softwareCollect, organize data, and document in batch recordsTrain and assist colleagues on production tasks and proceduresInitiate reports and perform investigations related to production nonconformancesSolve production process/ equipment problems and implement solutionsFollow all safety requirements and escalate issues and concernsAbility to write basic SOPs and other common production documentsAbility to perform laboratory calculationsStrong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power PointAble to work critical and shifting timelines while demonstrating a can do attitudeAbility to work overtime and nonstandard work schedules as required to meet production schedule

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

laboratory, biology, chemistry, microbiology, SOPs, Microsoft Office

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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