Sr Research Associate, Process Development

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute experiments to support cell culture process development.
• Establish and maintain a state-of-the-art cell culture process development laboratory.
• Execute studies for cell culture process technology development and platform process evolution projects for increased productivity high quality product and speed to clinic.
• Contribute to design of and conduct laboratory scale experiments; hands-on laboratory execution is expected including weekends.
• Maintain cell culture laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Author experimental protocols and reports.
• Ensure high-quality timely documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and reports.
• Collect and analyze data from laboratory experiments.
• Travel as required to support technology transfers and provide oversight at external manufacturing facilities.
• Support cell culture platform development and pilot plant operations as needed.
• Adhere to department budget and all training compliance and safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and Two Years Experience

OR

Masters Degree

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• M.S. OR B.S. with 2 years in a relevant scientific discipline (biology bioengineering chemical engineering biochemical engineering).
• Hands-on laboratory operations experience including shake flask high-throughput bioreactor bench scale bioreactor and pilot scale cultures.
• Experience in pre-pivotal stage cell culture process development and implementation in GMP facilities.
• Excellent communication technical writing and presentation skills and aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Working knowledge of lab automation data management data science knowledge management and data protection.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and adapt to changes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate work in a team setting and influence cross-functionally.
• Passion for inclusion: knowing the business value of diverse teams modelling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way he/she works.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

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