Scientist I Bioreactor Process Design

Permanent contract / CDI

General Summary:

JustEvotec Biologics is looking for Scientist I of Bioreactor Process Design to join a fastpaced collaborative and multidisciplinary team working on upstream process development (perfusion and intensified fedbatch) projects. In this role you will participate in further developing and refining Justs nextgeneration continuous bioprocessing platform which we are currently running in our Seattle and Redmond manufacturing facilities at 500L and 1000L scale. JustEvotec employees are driven by our mission: to expand access to therapeutics by substantially driving down the cost of goods through process technology development. This role is wellpositioned to have a substantial impact on patients and the biotechnology industry.

This position will be part of a team to perform upstream process development for early and latestage processes and will include process development optimisation characterization and technology transfer for intensified continuous processes. The successful candidate will be detailoriented selfmotivated efficient curious and work well in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively over teleconferences and webbased meetings are necessary.

Missions and responsibilities :

• Assisting in all Lab activities including experiment Bioreactor assembly Autoclave Media/buffer preparation Bioreactor sampling and daily sample analysis Sample storage etc.
• Executing statistically designed experiments (DOE) either independently or with support from Senior Scientists/manager.
• Responsible for benchscale bioreactor operations including run preparation bioreactor assembly autoclave inoculation daily sampling and analytics troubleshooting cleaning and maintenance.
• Responsible for equipment calibrations and Media preparations in the Lab.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of lab activities and write appropriate technical reports for successful regulatory submission.
• Ensure the upstream development (USP) labs and equipment is maintained under optimal working conditions and assume responsibility for specific instruments.
• Contribute to investigations (e.g. deviations) as required to help identify the root cause and propose and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out Development/Characterisation/optimisation experiments accurately document results and produce experimental reports. Support tech transfer with manufacturing organizations (internal and external)
• Responsible for own professional attitude and for sharing knowledge for the benefit of others or on demand.
• Author amend and review operating documents such as WI SOPs guidelines and data records. Willing to take on additional activities.
• Documenting best practices and technical results in ELNs SOPs summary reports etc.
• Working with vendors and manufacturers.
• Potential for weekend work 5day work week/ 2 consecutive days off).

Knowledge skills and abilities :

• Excellent attention to detail focused when completing technical tasks.
• Strong writing skills and efficient at documentation.
• Excellent experimental design and analysis skills.
• Able to stay organized in complex situations keep track of multiple tasks and data
• Enthusiastic problemsolver.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word PowerPoint Excel).
• Experience with cell culture operations filtration techniques automation analysing data using statistical tools.

Experience and education :

• Masters degree in engineering Biochemistry Biotechnology or related field with ideally 3 years of experience.
  

Other information :

• Desire to work in a fast collaborative and teamoriented environment

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversit Evotec tudie comptences gales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.