Scientist II

Scientist II
$44 to $47/hr medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract
Fully onsite position located in Irvine, CA
Standard laboratory hours 8 am to 5 pm M-F

Orion Group and our largest US client are in immediate need of Scientists in Irvine, CA! We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience performing cell based potency assays.

Don't pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!
Scientist Major Responsibilities:

• Perform cGMP cell-based potency assays testing in support of the manufacture of biologics products.
• Responsible for the timely completion of assigned laboratory testing.
• Generate, compile, and evaluate data for technical reports to support commercial and clinical supplies.
• Review and approve raw data and laboratory logbooks/worksheets.
• Perform cell culture and cell banking.
• Manage critical reagents and supplies.
• Write quality systems records including laboratory investigations, change controls, non-conformances.
• Support regulatory inspections where needed.
• Ensure that all lab equipment is used and maintained correctly. Support lab equipment validation and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Generate and update SOPs.
• Adhere to and supports all EHS standards, procedures and policies.
• Understand regulations and business processes required to maintain laboratory data integrity.
• Maintain and comply with laboratory documentation and computerized systems data integrity requirements.

Qualifications:

• MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Cell Biology or a related Biological Science field with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience or BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Cell Biology or a related Biological Science field with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.
• Proficiency in quality systems, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
• Experience in a GMP regulated environment.
• Experience in bioassays, Chemi-ECL ELISA, PCR and automation preferred.
• Experience with aseptic cell culture and cell banking preferred.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion.

In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.