Scientist, Downstream Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D
Core
Lead downstream process development and tech transfer for vaccine adjuvants and advanced biotechnologies from preclinical to commercial stages.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Downstream Process R&D (Vaccines/Adjuvants)
Builds
Safe, scalable, robust, cost-effective downstream processes for clinical and commercial vaccine/adjuvant manufacture
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccines / Advanced Biotechnologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Downstream bioprocess purification, Large complex molecule purification, Bioprocess scaling principles, Hands-on bioprocess development, Adjuvant process development (tee-mixing, extrusion, microfiltration/homogenization, filtration)
Preferred skills
Process tech transfer, Nano-particle production/analysis, cGMP manufacturing
Technologies
HPLC, Light scattering, Spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Design and execute process development experiments to maximize adjuvant production, Lead downstream process design for novel adjuvant candidates, Lead tech transfer of vaccine adjuvant processes for clinical and commercial manufacture, Serve as a scientific/technical mentor for downstream bioprocess development, Analyze experiments using analytical techniques (HPLC, light scattering, spectroscopy), Prepare manuscripts and patents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities