Sr. Scientist – Downstream Process Development

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently execute downstream experiments in support of development or tech transfer of client projects
• Supports drafting standard laboratory procedures, study protocols, summary reports, and tech transfer documentation (SOPs, study protocols, study reports, process flow diagrams, process description, BOMs)
• Document and troubleshoot observations during experiment execution, independently analyze and interpret experiment results
• Performs duties independently with general guidance from senior team members
• Must have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Experience:

• BS – 4+ years of industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses working knowledge of downstream bioprocessing (normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, purification).
• Hands-on experience with bench- and pilot-scale purification equipment.
• Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills, strong verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. including the ability to explain processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Must be highly self-motivated, organized, end Product scientific investigation and thinking.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), technology transfer, and process scale-up.
• Familiar with analytical assays to support downstream development effort.
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office software.