Scientist ll, Cell Culture Process Development

Job Responsibilities

• Works on bench scale cell culture process development, optimization and process transfer studies with minimum supervision.
• Conducts pilot-scale experiments for non-GMP material generation.
• Manages project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
• Performs independent data analysis and interpretation and assists in strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Authors study protocols and reports, and ensures all data are reported clearly and accurately; Serves as trainer for inter and intradepartmental staff as needed.
• Assists with tech transfer to GMP manufacturing, and supports deviations and investigations.
• Serves as upstream cell culture SMEs to participate in client calls and face to face meetings. Provides project plans and updates to clients.
• Authors Upstream lab equipment SOPs; maintains equipment functionality and coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or related field, MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization.
• Hands-on experience in upstream cell culture process development using bench scale bioreactors, experience with fed-batch operations.
• Experience with pilot scale bioreactor operation is a plus.
• Strong oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $66,000 - $ 106,000