Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues

• We commit to client success at every turn

• We have the courage to do the right thing

• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Lab Scientist Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for executing process development projects, process improvement, scale down, technology transfer, and support of manufacturing operations.

• Performs experiments in small scale to assess process changes/improvements

• Evaluates performance and suitability of new technologies and process changes by testing and reporting different critical parameters

• Performs trials and experiments, participate into the design and scale-up of new technologies

• Conducts routine bases analytical tests to evaluate and control product yield, purity and impurity profiles

• Works closely with other Lab team members to support the upkeep, maintenance, and efficient utilization of the lab

• Write SOPs, batch records, and develop research outlines for development projects

• Utilize robust statistical analysis to draw appropriate conclusions from the data.

Requirements

• Knowledge of protein purification techniques

• Experience in protein process development

• Knowledge of analytical tools for analysis of proteins

• Experience with DOE (design of experiments), six sigma, and lean manufacturing a plus

• Knowledge of GMPs

• Good interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills

• Able to work in cold environment

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2+ year’s relevant experience

• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs. and lift/carry up to 25 lbs

• The position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility

• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning

• Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body

• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment

• Will work in a cold, wet environment

• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends

• 9 month assignment

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

• As Needed Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

• Employee Recognition

• Employee Referral Program

• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com (https://apply.workable.com/verista/)

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

N/A Contract position

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.