Senior/Biotechnologist (contracted till 30 Nov 2027)
Core
Support end-to-end production operations within a manufacturing facility to achieve productivity targets and meet Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations.
Role type
Senior Biotechnologist (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Drug substance and intermediates for specialty medicines and vaccines
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing (Biologics/Chemical)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cGMP compliance, aseptic operations, fermentation/purification processes, equipment operation (fermenter, centrifuge, chromatography), documentation (SOP, batch records), deviation investigation, CAPA implementation, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Biologics/Pharmaceutical industry experience, process SME development, team leadership, training delivery
Technologies
Fermenter, Harvest Vessel, Centrifuge, Grinder, Clarification equipment, Ultrafiltration, Chromatography (SEC/AEX), Ultracentrifuge, Sterile Filtration, Automatic Distribution System, Autoclave, MPMS
Responsibilities
Prepare and supply media/buffers; manufacture intermediates and drug substance; optimize capacity and resource utilization; execute commissioning and qualification activities; design and draft SOPs and checklists; participate in technology transfer; conduct training and guide junior employees; perform safety inspections and risk assessments; coordinate with QA/QC and maintenance teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities