Scientist (Bioassay), Late Stage Process Development (12-Months Temporary Position)

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

The Department and Team

The Late-Stage Process Development Department plays a crucial role in transitioning processes from clinical scale to commercial manufacturing. The department is composed of three teams focused on process robustness scalability characterization and ensuring regulatory compliance for biologics in advanced development stages.

You will be part of a group of highly dedicated laboratory technicians and scientists providing the critical analytical data that guides our process development efforts. You will experience close collaboration within the team and with various stakeholders ensuring that our processes are well-understood and robust. The workplace is dynamic and flexible with many opportunities to contribute learn and develop professionally.

About The Role

As a Bioassay Analytical Scientist in Late-Stage Process Development you will be the analytical cornerstone for our process development projects. You will be responsible for providing timely and high-quality analytical support using a range of techniques to characterize protein-based therapeutics and guide the development of robust manufacturing processes.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge therapies mentor junior colleagues and drive analytical excellence in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide dedicated analytical support for late-stage projects

• Perform and oversee a variety of analytical methods such as ELISA Octet qPCR SoloVPE and cell-based assays.

• Collaborate closely with upstream and downstream scientists to provide data-driven insights that guide process characterization activities.

• Prepare and review technical protocols SOPs and reports to support project milestones regulatory filings and customer deliverables.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Biochemistry Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Biotechnology or a related scientific/technical addition we expect you to have:

• 1 years of experience in an analytical role within the biopharmaceutical industry preferably in a CDMO or process development environment.

• Hands-on experience with a range of analytical techniques for protein characterization is required including methods such as ELISA Octet qPCR SoloVPE and cell-based assays.

• A strong understanding of how analytical data supports CMC development for biotherapeutics.

• Familiarity with working in a cGMP environment is considered a plus.

• Excellent English communication skills both spoken and written.

On a personal level we expect you to be a high-performing team player and to be ambitious on behalf of yourself and the company. You master the balance between speed of execution and quality of work. You embrace change and enjoy a rapid pace of work in a positive can-do attitude and with a good sense of humor. You are experienced with working cross-functionally and internationally.

Application

• Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if you dont meet every listed requirement.

• For more information related to the job please contact Manager Late-Stage Process Development Tamanna Nagraik at

• Applications are only accepted through our recruitment system. We review CVs and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and the job posting will be closed once the position has been filled.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge Trust Quality Ingenuity Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S. Europe and Asia with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle Washington; Boulder and Longmont Colorado; Copenhagen Denmark; Heidelberg Germany; Milan Italy; and Chiba Japan. We currently employ more than 2500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients most complex challenges including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more visit.Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.