Scientist III, Cell Biology (Hunt Valley, MD)

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Job Description

THE POSITION:

We are seeking a highly creative scientist with expertise and laboratory experience in cell culture bioprocessing to take a leading role in our internal research efforts. The selected candidate will plan and conduct laboratory studies pertaining to the development of novel cell culture media formulations and processes.

Location:

This is on onsite position in Hunt Valley Maryland. Residency within the area is required no relocation assistance will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a technical lead for client-facing media design service projects
• Design experimental plans leads study execution analyzes experimental data and writes technical reports quantitative analyses and product summaries
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in the design/execution of development project
• Investigate and develop new methods and technologies to improve efficiency of development workflows
• Maintain accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property
• Maintain high level of professional expertise and knowledge of principles and theories through familiarity with competing technologies and/or products review of current scientific literature and attendance at scientific seminars and meetings
• Present data at scientific conferences (external and internal) and prepares other publications when appropriate
• Interact closely with other internal departments (i.e. Marketing Business Development Quality Operations and/or Technical Services)
• Frequent technical interactions with outside collaborators through seminars and publications and with customers through teleconferences site visits and scientific meetings
• Perform duties independently with only general direction given
• Follow all company safety training and quality regulations (e.g. ISO compliance GLP/GMP requirements etc.) and procedures
• Work in a laboratory environment is required to lift up to 40 lbs and may need to stand for long periods of time while performing duties
• Work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials
• Work flexible hours as needed to accommodate communication with international clients
• Potentially required to perform other related duties as needed and/or assigned

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION:

Minimum Qualifications (must have):

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience Masters degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. degree in Biochemical Engineering Biology Biochemistry or other related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Expertise in the methods and techniques of small-scale mammalian cell culture
• Understanding of scientific principles associated with bioprocessing workflows
• Competence in data analysis research design troubleshooting and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents systems products or technologies
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and make informed decisions based on data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear concise and accurate manner
• Proven track record to efficiently evaluate and adapt to changing project priorities

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

• Prior industrial experience particularly in process development and/or cell culture media formulation development.
• Understanding of statistical design of experiments (DOE)
• Understanding of chemical biochemical and physical interactions of cell culture media and reagent components
• Cell culture experience with cell lines used in protein production applications (e.g. CHO HEK293 NS0)
• Experience with cell lines used in the production of viral vaccines (e.g. Vero MRC-5 BHK)
• Familiarity with the operation of bench-top stirred tank bioreactors and related process development laboratory equipment as well as the scale-up of bioreactor and mixing systems
• Experience with high-throughput cell culture technologies (e.g. ambr15)

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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