Process Development Expert

Job Title: Process Development Expert
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Duration: 12 Months (possibilities of extension)

Description:

• Assist with planning, design, and execution of process development experiments for client projects and work with the Technology Transfer team to move these projects into Manufacturing.
• Support drafting process development worksheets and summary reports.
• Maintain mammalian adherent and suspension cell lines used for viral vector manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize downstream column chromatography processes
• Assist with bench and pilot scale virus production using CellStacks and single use bioreactors.
• Assist with internal projects to develop and optimize unit operations for viral vector manufacturing.
• Assist with lab maintenance and material ordering.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Technology Transfer, Manufacturing, and other internal and external network partners.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science related field AND 3+ years of process development, engineering and/or manufacturing experience in the life science industry
• OR
• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other Life Science related field AND 1+ years of process development, engineering and/or manufacturing experience in the life science industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large molecule biopharmaceutical production, viral vector production, mammalian cell culture processes (adherent and suspension), and single use systems
• Experience with analytical test methodology, including qPCR,ddPCR, ELISA, HPLC, etc.
• Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique
• Large molecule / viral purification experience using chromatographic techniques
• Knowledge or experience developing processes to transfer into clinical manufacturing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to perform statistical analysis (JMP) and familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) studies

Please attach an updated resume of yours.