Associate Scientist USP
Core
Conducting small-scale experiments and bioreactor runs to support drug production and optimize upstream processing processes for medicines.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Upstream Processing)
Builds
Laboratory-scale drug substance production and process optimization studies
Domain
Life Sciences / Biopharmaceuticals / Upstream Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biologics drug substance upstream/downstream expertise, Cell culture, Benchtop bioreactor operation, Laboratory scale-down model establishment, Analytical methods execution, GMP environment understanding, Troubleshooting, Lean Six Sigma or DOE techniques
Preferred skills
Automation/digitalization affinity, Advanced process optimization
Technologies
Benchtop bioreactors, Laboratory scale-down models
Responsibilities
Execute USP activities at laboratory scale, Support lab readiness and process/method transfer, Perform cell culture and analytical methods, Optimize USP processes and support laboratory scale studies, Document work and results for team discussions
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC