Scientist, Downstream Process Development Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Scientist, Downstream Process Development to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare process development reports and tech transfer documents;
- Development of purification processes for novel proteins expressed in a variety of microbial and fungal hosts;
- Design experiments, discuss experimental plan, analyze data and provide a summary and further suggestion;
- Troubleshoot analytical methods to quantify yield, activity, and purity at various stages of the manufacturing process;
- Prepare presentations for either team or client meetings;
- Independently perform experiments and provide guidance to junior level laboratory staff.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge and skills for viral vector or vaccine purification is a plus;
- Experience performing economic analyses of chemical separations processes;
- Direct experience with scale-up, piloting, and technology transfer to 3 rd -party organizations;
- Must be a self-starter, motivated, scientifically curious, and collaborative;
- Experiences of large scale GMP manufacturing and GXP compliant documentation is preferred;
- Experience specifying, designing, and troubleshooting new equipment at laboratory and pilot scale;
- Quantitative, data-driven analysis of experimental results and an analytical mind-set;
- Driven to achieve results that create value for the Company;
- Ability to effectively work in cross-disciplinary teams and manage multiple work flows;
- Strong organizational skills and detailed documentation abilities are required;
- Advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related area is preferred;
- Hands-on experience of AKTA purification system or equivalent system is required;
- Hands-on experience with the operation and development of Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) units is required; preferably using the SciLog system;
- Ability to effectively work in cross-disciplinary teams and manage multiple workflows;
- Flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.