Process Development Associate
Core
Design and perform bench-scale bioprocess experiments for late-stage clinical and commercial biologics, spanning upstream cell culture and downstream purification operations.
Role type
Associate-level process development scientist (biologics)
Builds
Drug substance manufacturing processes for antibodies, oncolytic viruses, and bi-specifics
Domain
Biotechnology / Biologics Manufacturing
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, protein chromatography, filtration, experimental design, data interpretation, automation programming, technology transfer
Preferred skills
design of experiments, statistical analysis, problem-solving in process development, hands-on lab experience
Technologies
shake flasks, culture bags, benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, robotic liquid handling systems, UF/DF operations
Responsibilities
Contribute to project goals for improving process yield and robustness; perform small-scale bioprocess experiments; maintain cultures and operate bioreactors; execute purification operations; program automation systems; interpret data and document findings; support technology transfer to manufacturing sites
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC