Bioprocess Applications Scientist

About the role

The Bioprocess Applications Scientist plays a crucial role in providing technical support, training, and troubleshooting for chromatography technologies used by Cytiva's customers in the large-scale purification of therapeutic biologics.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations of Cytiva’s large-scale chromatography applications laboratory in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
• Support and train Cytiva customers and associates on the use of Cytiva’s chromatography resins, columns, and systems at pilot and production scale.
• Interact with and support sales, marketing, field service, Fast Trak training, Bioprocess R&D, and other parts of the organization to defend and expand market share.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale cGMP purification of biologics – monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, nucleic acids, and viral vectors.
• A degree in a life sciences discipline that includes coursework in biochemistry, molecular biology, and analytical methods.
• Strong background in basic chromatography theory and practice including column packing techniques, resin and membrane technologies, process development, scale-up, and automated systems.
• Experience with Cytiva’s chromatography product portfolio is a plus.
• Hands-on practical experience with large-scale chromatography equipment.
• Expertise with Cytiva’s ÄKTA process™ systems, chromatography columns (BPG, Chromaflow™, Axichrom™) and UNICORN™ software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute and communicate in a multi-disciplinary team environment across geographies, departments, and disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale cGMP purification of biologics – monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, nucleic acids, and viral vectors.
• A degree in a life sciences discipline that includes coursework in biochemistry, molecular biology, and analytical methods.
• Strong background in basic chromatography theory and practice including column packing techniques, resin and membrane technologies, process development, scale-up, and automated systems.
• Experience with Cytiva’s chromatography product portfolio is a plus.
• Hands-on practical experience with large-scale chromatography equipment.
• Expertise with Cytiva’s ÄKTA process™ systems, chromatography columns (BPG, Chromaflow™, Axichrom™) and UNICORN™ software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute and communicate in a multi-disciplinary team environment across geographies, departments, and disciplines.

Skills

• Technical skills in chromatography theory and practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer service and sales experience is a plus.
• Experience in developing and delivering training to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Cytiva offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, On-site Position