Scientist II, Process Development

Job Description

The standard schedule for this position 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.

Essential Functions (ES) and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new or improved protein purification processes.
• Design, execute, analyze studies, with direction and guidance of management.
• Remain current on developments in the field.
• Make recommendations to management, analyze project goals and criteria to ensure they are scientifically sound.
• Interface with departments such as PD, Manufacturing, RA, Quality, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise and provide business centered, innovative solutions to process improvement and development initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Statistical analysis for analysis and interpretation of data.

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in biochemistry, chemical engineering, biophysics, biology or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of process development or protein purification experience.

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of experience developing protein purification processes.
• Up to 5 years of experience in a GMP environment.

Other Essential Knowledge

• Protein biochemistry, especially immunoglobulin chemistry.
• Protein purification.
• Process development scaling of processes from the bench scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Statistical analysis.

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match and immediate vesting
• Medical, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Company Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks’ Paid Time Off (within the first year)
• Tuition Assistance (after the first year)
• Easily accessible to Tri-Rail
• Free shuttle to the Boca Tri-Rail station