Scientist I

Immediate need for a talented Scientist I. This is a 12 Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA, USA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job Diva ID: 26-08545

Pay Range: $ 46-$56  /hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize robust viral/non-viral vector purification process using advanced knowledge of column chromatography, filtration, and other downstream purification technology
• Lead and conduct viral/non-viral vector purification process development and process analytics
• Develop and optimize robust viral/non-viral vector purification process using advanced knowledge of column chromatography, filtration, and other downstream purification technology
• Develop, conduct, maintain analytical assays such as ELISA, DLS, Octet, QPCR/ddPCR, HPLC, and CE-SDS etc. for in-process sample testing to support process development
• Provide scientific and technical expertise for in-process sample testing activities, including product quality and process impurity methodologies
• Perform troubleshooting experiments and communicate findings with appropriate working groups
• Maintain industry knowledge and keep abreast of new and relevant technologies
• Perform data analysis, contribute to technical reports, external publications, patent applications and internal/external presentations
• Lead scale-up activities to implement a manufacturing process based on DSP development knowledge
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams, e.g. CDMOs for tech transfer activities
• Mentor and support junior staff and build a culture of support and collaboration

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key skills: - Purification experience/ Protein Purification Chromatography
• Technical experience in modern analytical techniques such as spectrophotometry, ELISA, DLS, - Late-stage purification experience such as design space mapping and process robustness studies
• PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline or master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Technical experience in modern analytical techniques such as spectrophotometry, ELISA, DLS, Octet, QPCR/ddPCR, HPLC, and CE-SDS
• Significant experience, knowledge and understanding of purification technologies and operations such as:
• Filtration unit operations at various scales, including depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, etc.
• Protein purification chromatography
• Virus clearance and inactivation
• Familiarity with advanced purification technologies and process analytical technologies
• Familiarity with analytical method transfer, analytical method bridging across organizations
• Experience with process technology transfers and performing gap analyses and risk assessments
• Understanding of critical quality attributes and the principles of Quality by Design and ability to apply DOE to downstream development
• Expertise in technical report writing
• Experience in AAV and/or non-viral purification development
• Experience in writing CMC components of regulatory dossiers
• Knowledge of product comparability, target product profile and quality risk assessment activities
• Viral clearance study design and execution
• Late-stage purification experience such as design space mapping and process robustness studies
• Ability to work in Biosafety Level 2, follow safe lab procedures and maintain good laboratory practices (GLPs)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and function within a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Innovative, critical and creative thinker, unafraid of proposing aggressive solutions to complex problems
• Experience with biophysical characterization
• Experience in continuous manufacturing and process analytical technology
• Experience in mentoring junior staff
• Ability to build and nurture cross-functional relationships
• Ability to communicate and represent group in diverse, multi-functional meetings

Our client is a leading Pharmaceuticals industry  , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration

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