Responsibilities include:

·         Development, optimize, and scale-up purification processes for biologics candidates to support early and late stage development

·         Innovate, develop, optimize, and scale-up purification processes

·         Conceive and evaluate novel advanced separation technologies and techniques

·         Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program

·         Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.

·         Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.

·         Transfer processes to GMP manufacturing for clinical material production

·         Work with contract labs and carry out viral clearance studies

·         Write technical publications, reports, presentations, and regulatory filings including publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences

·         Work efficiently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally toward project timelines and goals

·         Participate on cross-functional project teams

·         Mentor and train junior scientists

Qualifications

Basic:

·         Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 3-5 years of experience, MS or equivalent education and typically 3-5 years of experience, PhD and typically 3+ years of experience

·         Must have hands on experience in protein purification including chromatography separations and filtration operations

·         Able to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer scientific questions

·         Must be forward-thinking and be able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions

·         Able to independently learn, understand and execute novel/advanced scientific techniques

·         Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed written records

·         Able to author publications, technical reports, regulatory documents, and presentations

·         Has strong communication skills including verbal, written, and scientific data presentation

·         Has good understanding of biochemistry and bioprocess engineering concepts

·         Able to work collaboratively within and outside of the group

·         Has proficiency with MS Office software, ability to learn new software applications

Preferred:

·         Proficient in writing methods and operating AKTA chromatographic instruments (such as AKTA Avant, AKTA Purifier, AKTA Pure, AKTA Ready or similar)

·         Has a strong understanding of analytical techniques, such as HPLC and ELISA

·         Has hands on experience with monoclonal antibody or antibody-like molecule purification at GMP, pilot and/or laboratory scale

·         Demonstrated scientific aptitude through authorship of peer-reviewed publications

·         Has a strong understanding of statistical analysis