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 Candidates Opportunity to gain industry experience Extensive training program in a GMP environment Requirements Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences discipline Ability to work onsite in West Hills 5 days/week Flexibility to start on a contract 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 scheduled Handle and work with biological and chemical reagents Work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to: UV Spectrophotometer, Thermal Cycler, qPCR, robotic systems, centrifuges, multichannel pipettes Work in a clean room laboratory environment with adherence to CGMP guidelines Create experimental tasks, run tests, and complete data analysis using various software Collect, organize data, and document in batch records Train and assist colleagues on production tasks and procedures Initiate reports and perform investigations related to production nonconformances Solve production process/ equipment problems and implement solutions Follow all safety requirements and escalate issues and concerns Ability to write basic SOPs and other common production documents Ability to perform laboratory calculations Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Able to work critical and shifting timelines while demonstrating a can do attitude Ability 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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