Associate Scientist II, Internal RD & PD
Associate Scientist II, Internal RD & PD
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Associate Scientist II Internal RD & PD
Summary:
Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy is looking to recruit an Associate Scientist II Internal RD & PD to join our growing team in Baltimore MD.
Catalent Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop manufacture and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma biotech and consumer health customers supporting product development launch and full lifecycle supply. With timetested experience in development sciences delivery technologies and multimodality manufacturing Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites Catalent supplies billions of doses of lifeenhancing and lifesaving treatments for patients annually.
Viral Vector R&D Product Development supports Product innovation to keep Catalent at the forefront of other leading CDMOs. We have expertise in a variety of areas including Cellline and Vector Development Upstream and downstream Process innovation. We have developed several licensable products to date for novel modalities (viral therapies mRNA iPSCs celltherapy exosomes). In addition this Innovation team participates in due diligence evaluation of partners vendors and potential acquisition targets. Within Biomodalities the C> business unit continues to develop technology inhouse and evaluates potential external offerings. For scaleup the latestage teams collaborate with scientists from Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) to support tech transfer for Drug Substance development and fill finish (Catalent or client developed processes). In addition we offer preclinical development to customers and partner with our latestage PD groups to further the product. Scientists joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as Catalent continues to grow.
Reporting to a Senior Scientist for daily supervision the Associate Scientist II Viral Vector R&D and Product development will work independently as well as collaboratively within our growing team in Biopark MD. The individual should bring technical knowledge initiative strong scientific integrity and enthusiasm for learning to make measurable contributions within the group. The role will involve crosstraining on Platform technologies along with development and execution of various chromatography scaledown models for AAV LVV and Plasmid DNA.
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance and to the safety of every patient consumer and Catalent employee.
This is a fulltime onsite position Monday Friday 8:00am5:00pm
The Role:
- Executes experiments to develop and improve scaledown purification processes using mammalian and/or insect cell culture suspension or Plasmid harvests.
- Collaborates with and communicates with downstream PD along R&D colleagues and keeps them informed of purification projects.
- Evaluates new methods techniques and technology platforms and undertakes equipment demos as part of continuous process improvement. Keeps current with advances in downstream processes for AAV LVV and Plasmid production.
- Authors and reviews lab SOW process descriptions technical reports to document study outcomes and justify process changes and/or process updates.
- Crosstrains on Fermentation and Highthroughput technologies for providing needed support
- Performs execution of cell line screening experiments using a highthroughput mini bioreactor system ambr clone expansion and cell banking.
- Completes experimental records according to Good Documentation Practices.
- Enters and analyzes data supports project leads in generation of reports and presentations.
- Manages samples and inventory related to each experiment.
- Assists with lab maintenance stocking cleaning and troubleshoots equipment.
- Stay up to date with required trainings and operates within established systems helps improve systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate:
- B.S. in a biological discipline (biochemistry molecular biology cell biology or related field) with 3 years of experience
- M.S. in a biological discipline (biochemistry molecular biology cell biology or related field) with 1 years of experience
- Practical experience in Downstream Process and techniques instrument care maintenance troubleshooting and data interpretation.
- An ability to juggle multiple sometimes competing priorities and resourcefulness and problemsolving abilities to prevent operational delays and meet objectives.
- The ability to work in teamoriented environment and participate on multidisciplinary project teams.
- Operational knowledge of highthroughput platebased assay/screening is highly desirable.
- Operational knowledge of benchscale micro bioreactors is highly desirable.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Access).
- Experience in DNA analysis software would be a plus.
- Clear written and verbal communication skill document writing participating in data analysis and preparation of reports and presentations.
- The ability to accommodate occasional weekend and evening work.
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $74080 $101860 plus anannual bonus when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry skillset education business needs etc. Catalent is a multistate employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- Diverse inclusive culture
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
- 152 hours of paid time off annually 8 paid holidays
- Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
- Community engagement and green initiatives
- Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
- Medical dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 lifesaving and lifeenhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
