Process Development Associate

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Process Development Associate, Purification (Drug Substance Technology)

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role you will be a part of the Process Development Drug Substance Technology group at Batch Biologics Manufacturing Facility. The Process Development Associate will help design and perform experiments at the bench scale that span the end-to-end Drug Substance process, covering cell culture and/or purification operations. In this role, you will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges. Additionally, the Process Development Associate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development and will demonstrate the desire to expand and develop expertise in cell culture and/or purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments that encompass cell culture and/or purification operations
Ensure safety and compliance of process development activities
Experimental design and data interpretation, leveraging in-house visualization and analytics tools
Contribute within a project team on commercial manufacturing goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites
Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites
Communication of findings through oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports as well as GMP documents to support regulatory filings)

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
Experience and demonstrated interest in laboratory work, particularly hands-on experience with cell culture and/or purification operations
Basic understanding of cell culture, protein chromatography, and filtration principles
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems by applying scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment with diverse team members