Scientist – Process Development, Downstream
Core
Develop, optimize, and transfer downstream purification processes for biologics manufacturing, focusing on early-phase development and scale-up.
Role type
Scientist, Process Development (Downstream)
Builds
Purification processes for biologics drug substances
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics Manufacturing
Required skills
protein purification, chromatography (automated, normal flow, tangential flow), filtration, process scale-up, GMP compliance, technical documentation, data analysis, laboratory troubleshooting
Preferred skills
early-stage biologics process development, technology transfer to cGMP, viral clearance validation, mentoring junior staff, client-facing technical leadership
Technologies
ÄKTA platforms, laboratory software systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Perform downstream purification experiments including chromatography and filtration; Develop and optimize novel purification methodologies; Lead technology transfer activities and scale-up studies; Serve as technical lead for client projects; Author and maintain GMP-compliant technical documents; Analyze experimental data and mentor junior team members
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (6+ years with Bachelor's, 3+ with Master's)
