Gene Vector Senior Scientist , Process Development
Core
Develop and drive robust upstream process workflows for efficient plasmid DNA and viral vectors manufacturing, including designing experiments, analyzing data, and optimizing parameters for product quality.
Role type
Senior IC process development scientist (upstream bioprocessing)
Builds
Scalable suspension processes for plasmid DNA and/or viral vector product manufacturing
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Upstream bioprocessing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
E. coli fermentation, mammalian cell culture, multivariate Design of Experiments (DoE), in-process analytics, bioreactor operation, process scale-up, process optimization, root cause analysis, SOP authoring, regulatory documentation
Preferred skills
predictive process modeling, statistical analysis software (JMP/MODDE/Minitab), platform development, emerging technology evaluation
Technologies
JMP, MODDE, Minitab, ELNs
Responsibilities
Design and execute upstream process experiments; optimize batch/fed-batch processes and scale-up models; troubleshoot equipment and identify root causes; author and review technical documents (SOPs, batch records, transfer docs); mentor junior scientists; present data to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
