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Scientist – Vaccine / Biological Research

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a leading global biopharmaceutical company known for developing and manufacturing innovative vaccines and biological products in Swiftwater, PA.

Location: Swiftwater, PA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay: Up to $53/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard business hours
Contract: 1-Year Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Potential: Extension and long-term opportunities may be available
Overtime/Weekends: Possible but rare

Position Overview

The Scientist will support vaccine and biological product development through hands-on laboratory experimentation, testing, sample management, and scientific documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain experience within a collaborative biopharmaceutical environment.

The role will support small-scale experiments involving influenza virus and egg-based materials, as well as laboratory testing and production support activities. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of approximately eight professionals and should be comfortable learning new techniques and working within established laboratory protocols.

Important: This position involves direct work with animal-derived and egg-based products, including eggs and influenza virus. Candidates should be comfortable working with these materials and should disclose any relevant chicken/egg allergies before proceeding.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute small-scale laboratory experiments involving eggs and influenza virus.

• Support production activities involving high-growth influenza virus reassortants, reference antigens, and antisera.

• Perform laboratory testing using techniques such as hemagglutination testing, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, and PCR.

• Manage biological samples between laboratories, manufacturing areas, and analytical sciences groups.

• Prepare and ship biological samples for sequencing.

• Order, organize, and maintain laboratory supplies and materials.

• Coordinate shipment of laboratory materials and samples as needed.

• Work with external vendors when required.

• Develop and document internal laboratory protocols and project reports.

• Accurately document experimental activities, observations, and results.

• Follow established laboratory procedures and maintain a strong focus on site safety.

• Collaborate with team members while effectively managing multiple laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• 1–3 years of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory experience may be considered.

• Hands-on laboratory experience clearly demonstrated on the resume.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and procedures.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Hemagglutination testing

• SDS-PAGE

• Chromatography

• PCR

• Previous experience working with viruses or biological products

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an early-career Scientist with strong hands-on laboratory fundamentals and a willingness to learn specialized vaccine and biological testing techniques. Candidates with backgrounds in academic research, microbiology, molecular biology, virology, biotechnology, or related life-science disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Please note: This position is specifically intended for an early-career candidate with approximately 1–3 years of experience. Candidates with significantly more experience or M.S. or Ph.D. degrees may be considered overqualified.

Additional Details

• Free onsite parking with walking/shuttle access to the facility.

• Candidates willing to relocate at their own expense may be considered.

• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on business needs, but is expected to be rare.

• Collaborative team environment with approximately eight team members.

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid sick leave where applicable

• Free skills training and professional development resources

• Dedicated Adecco recruiter supporting your assignment

Pay Details: $45.00 to $53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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