About the job

Associate Scientist to join our Downstream Process Development group. Qualified individuals will be responsible for hands-on execution of downstream chromatography and filtration processes in support of process development, scale-up, process characterization activities, and technical support of cGMP manufacturing for proteins, nanoparticles, and virus-like particle (VLP) based vaccines. The candidate will ensure scientifically sound experimental execution, analysis, and reporting. The candidate will be responsible for drafting technical development reports summarizing critical data.

Essential Functions

• Reproduce the downstream chromatography and filtration processes for generation of representative material in support of process development / characterization activities
• Complete scale-up production runs and associated development reports to support technology transfer of process to manufacturing.
• Maintain and monitor equipment. Propose modifications to processes or equipment to deliver improvements.
• Assist in implementation of new technologies to improve downstream purification production processes.
• Participate in the technology transfer of processes to the Manufacturing group and external partners and collaborators. This may include training staff, providing recommendations for equipment to use for scale-up, and directing experiments to troubleshoot and/or support scale-up and cGMP operations.
• Author technical reports, data analysis summaries, and SOP's as needed. Present scientific findings at internal meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with small-scale insect and/or mammalian purification process development.
• Practical experience with small- to mid-scale chromatography systems and tangential flow and normal flow filtration for all typical unit operations used in biomanufacturing.
• Experience with centrifugation and other cell culture clarification technologies a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• BS in Bio/Chem Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, biophysics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, vaccine development, or a related scientific discipline with 3 plus years of experience, MS degree with 1 plus years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech companies, or PhD with relevant experience.