Associate Scientist

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**Your Role**

As Associate Scientist you will be part of the Contract Testing Services team that designs and delivers Viral Clearance validation studies for biopharmaceutical companies across the APAC region. In this role you will conduct a variety of tasks to support GLP/ GMP operations, perform virus titration assays, and maintain the testing laboratories and equipment in the validated state. You will carry out client studies with appropriate regulatory compliance under the oversight of the Study Director and work side-by-side with onsite clients, independently performing client activities and viral inactivations as required. As part of your daily responsibilities you will also initiate and support investigations, lead lab improvement projects, and generate SOP’s as required. The Associate Scientist will work closely with the scientists and laboratory personnel to execute client studies on time and right first time.

**What You Do**
- Works within the Viral Clearance laboratories following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and relevant compliance regulations
- Performs virus titration assays to ensure routine studies are completed on time
- Accurately and promptly records data to meet appropriate scientific and GLP/GMP regulatory standards
- Works side-by-side with onsite clients performing scale-down purification operations in the lab
- Independently performs virus spiking, sample preparation and virus inactivation operations
- Performs investigations, handles deviations and owns CAPAs and change controls at site level
- May perform lab-scale chromatographic processes and virus filtrations as required
- Coaches and trains junior team members on lab procedures and systems
- Carries out housekeeping, performs environmental monitoring activities and maintains stock control in the laboratory as required
- Ensures a safe and healthy work environment at all times by not only complying with but actively embracing health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of yourself and others within the workplace
- Ensures equipment is maintained in the validated state and works with facility department to ensure timely implementation of periodic maintenance and calibration.
- Leads lab projects related to equipment validations, continuous improvement, CAPA’s, assay trending, etc
- Generates SOP’s and lab records as required

**Who You Are**
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated environment (GLP/GMP)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a scientific laboratory role
- Prior experience in any of the following areas will be desirable:

- Prior experience in cell culture and/or virology
- Demonstrable scientific understanding in downstream bioprocessing (filtration & chromatography)
- Hands-on experience with Akta chromatographic systems
- Computer literacy and entry of data into databases (LIMS, ELN,Trackwise, etc.)
- Ability to complete documentation (both handwritten and electronic) neatly and accurately
- English fluency in speaking and writing.
- Is organized and pays attention to detail
- Adheres to SOPs and protocols, and ensures compliance to site policies and regulations
- Relates well to all kinds of people in the organization, builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact
- Is seen as a team player, cooperative and encourages collaboration
- Ability to work overtime or flexible shifts from time to time to cover testing requirements

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