CPS Recruitment is looking for an Assistant Scientist to assist with the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process for a leading organization in the field. We are looking for qualified individuals for this Full-Time position located in East Syracuse, NY.The schedule will be 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. Some weekends or night work may be required occasionally. This is a 6 month contract opportunity with the potential for contract extension or permanent hireThe pay rate for this Assistant Scientist opportunity is $20 - $27 /hour, depending on experienceAs an Assistant Scientist, you will ensure a speedy, yet accurate process is maintained by:Operating, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory equipmentPreparing buffers and reagentsCompiling accurate data documentation and data verification resultsTroubleshooting process related problems through scale-down studiesFollowing all safety and quality control protocols.Other duties as assigned including occasional night and weekend work hours if requiredBackground Profile for an Assistant Scientist:B.A./B.S/M.S/Ph.D  in biological or chemical sciences/engineering required as well as relevant experience requiredKnowledge of general scientific procedures and laboratory skills including purification (chromatography, depth filtration, viral inactivation) preferred.Ability to perform repetitive tasks repeatedly and accurately with a strong attention to detail.Strong communication skills in written and presentation formats.For immediate consideration, please submit a resume in WORD to staffing@cpsrecruiter.com$$$ If this position is not a good fit for you but better for someone you know, feel free to forward the information. We compensate for referrals that are hired on by our clients $$$CPS Recruitment is an EOE#tmd123#ADM24z

Minimum Salary: 20.00 Maximum Salary: 27.00 Salary Unit: Hourly