Assistant Scientist- Downstream Process Development

Summary:

The Assistant Scientist Process Development is an entry level position for graduates with no prior experience or training. The individual will assist in the development and characterization of customer programs and technology transfer to the manufacturing and/or Quality control group as appropriate. This individual will be expected to require training on laboratory instrumentation and then use instrumentation to perform elementary lab experiments and document results appropriately.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more importantand we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations our capabilities and our teams and looking for passionate missiondriven people like you who want to make a real difference in peoples lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine cure or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion energy and drive what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki.

College Station Texas may be a small university town but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of smalltown life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eightyseven percent of Texas population lives within a 180mile radius so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation representing a source of pride for the area.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the transfer development and optimization of customer programs.
• Independent operation of instrumentation in the PD laboratories.
• Assist in conducting data plotting and reporting the results of laboratory experiments.
• Capable of monitoring ongoing experiments for any unusual occurrences.
• Maintenance of lab equipment supplies and records
• of experimental protocols.
• Maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks following FDBT procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Technical Expertise

The individual will have basic knowledge of chemistry or biochemistry

As part of the role will work on developing the following:

• A practical understanding of the area of PD to which they are assigned
• The ability to apply knowledge in support of process development
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP.
• Practical lab skills.
• An understanding of the underlying biochemistry of Process Development.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Good laboratory technique.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of lab procedures and protocols.
• Good selfdiscipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide solutions to routine activities and problems of limited scope
• Must have good planning organizational and time management skills; good oral and written communication skills; and be willing and able to interface with colleagues in many different roles and functions throughout Process Development.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing along with some bending stooping and stretching.
• Use handeye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard photocopier telephone calculator and other office equipment.
• Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals gases fumes odors mists and dusts and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to wear PPE.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications (In addition to required skills & abilities):

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (Chemistry Biology Life Sciences or related field); OR
• Associates Degree in a relevant field (Chemistry Biology Life Sciences or related field) with 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GMP experience.

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