MSAT Associate Principal Scientist
Lonza · Portsmouth, NH · 2 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
The MSAT Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for being the primary technical support person for manufacturing processes. This person has developed a core competency in transferring and supporting processes from first run in plant, PPQ campaigns, and commercial campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Collaborate with customer technical and quality representatives as the technical SME to represent MSAT on project teams.
- Develop process understanding and expertise to successfully implement manufacturing solutions.
- Author, review, and own process-related documentation to ensure flawless execution.
- Capture, review, and approve change control documents.
- Coordinate change controls and lead all aspects of the implementation of changes as the assigned change agent.
- Monitor and report on process performance through detailed data analysis and live presentations.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (6+ years of experience with Master’s, 5+ with PhD) with a strong background in manufacturing science and technology functions, including biotech processes, process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing.
- Proven knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.
- Experience with bioreactor operation and scale-up.
- Excellent ability to effectively communicate ideas and points of view, both orally and in written form.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence.
- Prioritizes safety awareness at all times and carefully considers the impact of actions before completing activities.
- Ability to share 24/7 on-call support while the process is being manufactured.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills in manufacturing science and technology functions.
- Experience with biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
- Experience with process validation and lifecycle management.
Skills
- Technical writing and documentation skills.
- Project management and coordination skills.
- Communication and collaboration skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
Benefits
- A competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Access to a 401(k) matching plan.
- Supportive leadership and mentoring.
- A commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
- Access to global benefits.
Pay
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Schedule
Full-time position.