Assoc Scientist Pharmaceutical Sci|ALX|US

MindlanceNew Haven, CT

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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Job Title : Associate Scientist II

Location : New Haven, CT

MBR : Onsite Days a Week

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This is what you will do :

The temporary Associate Scientist is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell line development and cell culture processes for Alexion’s therapeutic protein candidates. The temporary Associate Scientist will work in collaboration with other members of Product Development and Clinical Supply, and with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups. The temporary Associate Scientist II will support and execute development studies for biologics lifecycle management and yield improvement with use of process intensification.

You will be responsible for :

Perform routine upstream lab activities including medium preparation, seed train passages, bioreactor sampling, and analzyer maintainence in support of various upstream programs under supervision
Execute experimental studies to develop, optimize, and characterize upstream processes for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision
Executes experimental studies to support scale up of processes at pilot scale
Provide weekend support on critical upstream activities on rotation basis
Document study results in notebooks, and technical reports
Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance
Communicate scientific findings to colleagues within the group through informal presentations

You will need to have :

BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university, with minimal years of relevant industrial experience, or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university

Understanding the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and chemical engineering

Strong learning agility to learn new techniques

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to : lift / carry / pounds unassisted / assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown / degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have :

Relevant experience working in a relevant laboratory setting

Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative and effective communication skills

Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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