Kickstart your industry career with a premier global life sciences leader as a Scientist I, Formulation. This 6-month contract role is based onsite in Carlsbad, CA, operating on a standard Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule. Designed specifically for recent college graduates holding a Bachelor's degree, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to perform cell-based product manufacturing and gain hands-on production experience in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.
location: Carlsbad, California
job type: Contract
salary: $25 - 30 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Manufacture cell-based research and commercial products in a BSL-2 laboratory setting following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform aseptic techniques for media/solution preparation, cell line maintenance, scale-up production (shake flasks and bioreactors), and cell harvesting.
- Conduct routine cellular assays, record precise data, and maintain accurate Batch Data Records and laboratory notebooks.
- Monitor operational parameters, analyze technical data, and immediately report quality variances or processing issues to team management.
- Maintain equipment, manage product inventories, and assist in revising manufacturing batch records and SOPs.
- Participate actively in troubleshooting, process improvement projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing product scrap.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline (No Master's or Ph.D. degrees).
- Proven proficiency with basic scientific laboratory techniques, equipment, and materials.
- Familiarity with mammalian and insect cell lines.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs frequently, stand for extended periods, and work safely with chemicals/hazardous materials.
- Strong flexibility to adapt to varying manufacturing schedules and hours as required.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in a manufacturing or research environment (cell culture experience is a major plus).
- Strong documentation skills and intermediate proficiency with MS Excel.
skills: Biology, Chemistry, Cell Cultures, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
