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Scientist I, Microbiology

Pennington, New Jersey, United States

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services. ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017.

About the Position:

The position reports to the Manager of Microbiology, is ideally suited for a professional with technical knowledge, and a proven track record of developing and carrying out processes, that are suitable for use in GMP manufacturing of a wide range of clinical trial materials, and participating in the technology transfer.  There is a great opportunity to learn this function within a CDMO business, to support a broad portfolio and advance the manufacturing capabilities to deliver products to the client projects that transform the lives of patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Sample Collection and Processing: Environmental Monitoring of cleanrooms, Water Testing, and Gas Testing.
  • Support QC-Microbiology laboratory procedures: development and updating of governing procedures and methods.
  • Support QC-Microbiology Product testing: routine testing on products, verification testing on products, method suitability, training, development, updating of governing procedures and methods for product testing.
  • Support QC-Microbiology media fills: monitoring and testing of media fills.
  • Microorganism Analysis: Not limited to, activities such as Plate Reads, Gram Staining, Growth Promotion, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Gowning Qualifications, mycoplasma, plasmid retention, Biological indicators, aseptic training, and other QC-Microbiology activities.
  • Participate in EMPQ, cleanroom validation, and associated activities/documents.
  • Responsible for following cGMP in carrying out functions related to QC testing.
  • Support optimization initiatives to improve QC department, such as lab inventory, sample workflow, and lab preparation.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or related scientific field with 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Familiar with principles of Good Documentation Practices, Data Integrity, ALCOA+
  • Experience following Standard Operating Procedures or protocols.
  • Ability to problem solve, and work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Pay range is estimated between $70k - $83k based on skill set and experience.

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Please note: ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. 

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