Scientist II - Downstream Process Development

Overview

The Downstream Process Development Scientist II functions to design, execute, and interpret complex laboratory experiments and activities necessary for gene therapy, vaccine, and recombinant protein purification process development with priorities set by supervisor / project lead to achieve project goals. The individual will typically lead customer process transfer projects. The individual should display good technical knowledge and scientific understanding of downstream purification of viruses, proteins, and plasmid DNA as well as having knowledge of process development at both small and large process scales.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

• Leads the technical transfer of viral and protein purification programs into Manufacturing with limited supervision
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver program milestones
• Manages project priorities with input from supervisor and / or department head
• Functionally supervise work of junior scientists across multiple process transfer projects with oversight from the supervisor
• Presents data both internally and externally in routine scientific meetings and may present outside of department to clients / customers / leadership.
• Authors and reviews protocols, scientific reports, and data presentations
• Works closely with process sciences and manufacturing group to assist and support process transfer into manufacturing
• Represents Downstream Process Development group during internal meetings and participates in customer-facing communications
• Cross-train in Upstream PD, Virology and Analytical Development groups to gain knowledge and functional capability in these areas
• Assists in and contributes to Process Development programs at the direction of more senior scientists
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Technical Knowledge and Experience

Individual will have broad knowledge / expertise relevant to downstream processing of protein, virus, and plasmid DNA based products expressed in mammalian, bacterial, insect and yeast cells. Knowledge / expertise should be practical and focused on lab-related activities :

Required Skills & Abilities :

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :

Minimum Qualifications (in addition to required skills & abilities) :

Preferred Qualifications :

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