Associate Scientist, Process Development Downstream

About the role

Within Process Development, the Associate Scientist, Process Development - Downstream in the Purification Process Development lab will design, optimize scales and transfer downstream processes for mAb development programs.

Responsibilities

• Applies established platform approaches and utilizes problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges.
• Performs experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end-to-end downstream drug substance process.
• Applies fundamental scientific and engineering principles to purification processes to support process development and process characterization, evaluate process improvements and resolve potential processing issues.
• Designs suitable experiments and analyzes results to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Communicates work through oral presentations and written documentation including technical reports and GMP documents to support regulatory filings.
• Participates with cross-functional teams and interacts with representatives from Process Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to arrive at and implement viable/practical solutions to support clinical/commercial manufacturing.
• Provides scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing.
• Demonstrates the desire to expand and develop skills in purification.
• Utilizes out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development.
• Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data.
• May be the primary project contact with a client and must be able to articulate the science and problem solving.
• May supervise laboratory assistants or research associates but primarily would be an individual contributor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD degree, with preferred 2 years of process development and/or similar experience or
• Master's degree and minimum 2 years; with preferred 4 years of process development and/or similar experience or
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years; preferred 6 years of process development and/or similar experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Process development experience.

Schedule

This role is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also, if instructed, have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Pay & benefits

The compensation range for this role is $94,400 - $118,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive compensation packages including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.