Associate Specialist, Pilot Plant Engineering and Operations (Onsite)

About the role

The successful candidate will be charged with operations supporting downstream pilot plant activities, including fed-batch and continuous processing operations. The candidate may have the opportunity to identify operational improvements to increase efficiency, respond to non-standard requests, or implement new technology and update laboratory procedure documents to standardize the improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate knowledge transfers between development and operations teams
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
• Collaborate with development colleagues on the implementation of novel technologies and process analytical tools
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and solution prep teams
• Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
• Support safety and training initiatives

Requirements

• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation, with demonstrated ability to write clear comprehensive operating procedures
• Solid hands-on experience with large scale purification operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional team environments
• Lead small projects or sub-teams including vendor interactions
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated ability for independent execution of experiments
• Familiarity with protein purification techniques (chromatography, NFF & TFF filtration)
• Experience with Akta Bioprocess Skid, BioSMB, Akta Ready/Flux
• Ability to work with lab automation teams on improvement projects

Education

• BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry
• 1+ year Required Experience

Pay

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Schedule

Shift 1st - Day

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retail benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days