Research Associate I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a contract upstream Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group in Cell Culture Development department (CCD-CCP).
• CCD-CCP is a global business unit responsible for the development of cell culture platforms including media and bioprocess technologies for both fed-batch and perfusion from early and late-stage biologics projects, as well as all upstream CMC development activities for early phase projects (up to Phase II).
• The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment.
• The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.
• This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise.
• This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global Client network.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.
• Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.).
• Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects.
• Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally.
• Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace.
• Some weekend working may be required for this role.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience can include co-op or internships, 6+ months of experience.
• Lab operations experience.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience, or including internships.
• Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors.
• Some lab mammalian cell culture experience, however, microbial experience is not a match.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MS Office, Word, Excel.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture.
• Knowledge of CMC.
• Cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.).