Job Title:  Associate Scientist / Biotech  (JP8016)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Employment Type:  Contract
Business Unit: LMRT and RA
Duration: 1+ years with likely extensions
Posting Date: 12/28/2020
 
3 Key Consulting is hiring an  Associate Scientist for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
 
Job Details:

• Bachelors' degree & 2 YOE outside of school
• Management of equipment; maintain inventory, enter and track work orders, work with maintenance and vendors for equipment repair
• Maintain list of active assets including equipment information, equipment procedures, calibration and preventive maintenance records, scheduling, etc.
• Assist/coordinate new equipment procurement and installation
• Perform tasks related to safety and compliance initiatives in the lab; inspections and observation resolutions
• Coordinate regular lab clean-up and general lab housekeeping
• Management of inventory levels of commonly used reference standards and reagents.
• Author, review, and data verify technical documents
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and policies
  The ideal candidate would possess:
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• GMP (or GLP) experience and familiarity working with regulated documents
• Experience entering, reviewing and verifying data in regulated systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail; excellent project management skills including the ability to manage project resource requirements, and ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Ability to participate in global cross-functional teams and work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment
• Prior experience working with Maximo and LIMS systems is preferred
  Basic Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree, and at least 2-3 years in a related scientific field

 
Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on the team.
 
Top Must-Have Skill Sets:

• GMP (or GLP) experience and familiarity working with regulated documents Lab management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail; excellent project management skills including the ability to manage project resource requirements, and ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Management of equipment; maintain inventory, enter and track work orders, work with maintenance and vendors for equipment repair
• Maintain list of active assets including equipment information, equipment procedures, calibration and preventive maintenance records, scheduling, etc.
• Assist/coordinate new equipment procurement and installation
• Perform tasks related to safety and compliance initiatives in the lab; inspections and observation resolutions
• Coordinate regular lab clean-up and general lab housekeeping
• Management of inventory levels of commonly used reference standards and reagents.
• Author, review, and data verify technical documents
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and policies  
   

Employee Value Proposition:
A good team that works well together. There will be a lot of support in a strong scientific environment.
 
Interview process:
phone and Virtual interview with the team
 
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com.  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.