Scientist II, Process Development

About the role

The Scientist II, Process Development supports the development of protein purification processes within a dynamic, growing biopharmaceutical company committed to excellence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or improved protein purification processes.
• Design, execute, and analyze studies with guidance from management.
• Stay current on developments in the field and make recommendations to management.
• Analyze project goals and criteria to ensure they are scientifically sound.
• Interface with departments such as Process Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality as appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise and provide business-centered, innovative solutions to process improvement and development initiatives.
• Apply statistical analysis for data interpretation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in biochemistry, chemical engineering, biophysics, biology, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of process development or protein purification experience.
• 4+ years of experience developing protein purification processes.
• Up to 5 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of protein biochemistry, especially immunoglobulin chemistry.
• Expertise in protein purification and process development scaling from bench to commercial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a GMP environment beyond the minimum requirement.

Schedule

The standard schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but employees may frequently be required to work 12-hour rotating shifts during operational campaigns and manufacturing model runs.

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Medical, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid holidays
• 3 weeks’ paid time off within the first year
• Tuition assistance after the first year
• Free shuttle to the Boca Tri-Rail station