Scientist I
TR/081958
Posted: 23/04/2026
- $32 - $36 per hour, Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and 401k options
- United States, California, Irvine
- Contract
Scientist I
$36 - $40/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
6 month initial contract with possibility of extensions
Onsite in Irvine, CA
Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Orion Project Services and our largest US client are in need of early career Scientists in Irvine, CA! Our client is seeking candidates familiar with aseptic/sterile processing and automated lab equipment.
Don’t pass on this amazing contract opportunity! Apply today and take the first step towards working for a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!
Job Description:
The U.S. Parenterals and Drug Product Team within Process Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) is a global organization that supports drug product process development, commercial site scale up, and tech transfer.
The candidate will support manufacturing and laboratory operations in a regulated environment. This role is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, and documentation of moderately complex automated fill/finish equipment used in the production of prefilled syringes, as well as performing routine laboratory and manufacturing processes under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and teamwork.
Responsibilities include:
Preferred Qualifications:
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
$36 - $40/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
6 month initial contract with possibility of extensions
Onsite in Irvine, CA
Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Orion Project Services and our largest US client are in need of early career Scientists in Irvine, CA! Our client is seeking candidates familiar with aseptic/sterile processing and automated lab equipment.
Don’t pass on this amazing contract opportunity! Apply today and take the first step towards working for a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!
Job Description:
The U.S. Parenterals and Drug Product Team within Process Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) is a global organization that supports drug product process development, commercial site scale up, and tech transfer.
The candidate will support manufacturing and laboratory operations in a regulated environment. This role is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, and documentation of moderately complex automated fill/finish equipment used in the production of prefilled syringes, as well as performing routine laboratory and manufacturing processes under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and teamwork.
Responsibilities include:
- Understand, set up, and operate moderately complex automated fill/finish equipment for prefilled syringe production.
- Set up and perform routine laboratory and manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
- Work with equipment and systems including mixing vessels, filters, tanks, and associated utilities and connections.
- Accurately document activities and results in electronic systems in accordance with GLP/GMP requirements.
- Independently draft clear and accurate technical documents as needed.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team setting, and follow strict adherence to quality requirements.
- Use Microsoft Office tools to support documentation and reporting tasks.
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutics, or related disciplines.
- Laboratory skills and experience with automated equipment.
- Scientific problem solving, experimental design, and trouble shooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with sterile processing or fill/finish operations.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Justin Mertel
Recruitment Consultant
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