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Contribute to process development activities for stem cell culture, including optimization of media, culture conditions, and workflow efficiency. * Assist with bioreactor-based workflows and scale-up ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Bioreactor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectAssistant BioreactorLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate degree or relevant certificationAssociate degree or technical certification
Work EnvironmentBiotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilitiesResearch labs, testing facilities
Industry UsageBioprocessing, fermentation, biotech productionScientific research, quality control, testing
Job FocusAssisting with bioreactor operation and maintenancePerforming experiments, data recording, sample analysis

The Assistant Bioreactor primarily supports bioreactor operations in biotech manufacturing, focusing on equipment handling and process support. In contrast, Laboratory Technicians are more involved in experimental work and testing procedures. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, the Assistant Bioreactor is more specialized in bioprocessing environments, whereas Laboratory Technicians work across various scientific labs.

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Upstream Process Development Associate I/II

Durham, NC


KBI Biopharma, Inc.
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Respectful managers


$50K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Position Summary:

KBI Biopharma seeks to fill a role for Upstream Cell Culture Process Development Associate. This person will lead and assist in cell culture and harvest projects for mammalian cell lines (mainly CHO variants) in support of process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist the team in the set-up, operation, and associated analysis of cell culture and bioreactor processes including bioreactor preparation, autoclaving, inoculation, sampling, feeding, data entry, and data analysis for shake flask and various scale bioreactors (ambr15, ambr250, 3 L & 15 L glass bioreactors, 50 L and 200 L Xcellerex single-use bioreactors).

  • Lead in maintaining and monitoring process development experiments in shake flasks and bioreactors. Required to perform calculations for growth rate, specific productivity, and bioreactor agitation and gassing scale up/scale down.

  • Perform data entry and plotting, generate presentations and support writing of technical reports using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

  • Maintain detailed batch sheets and data binders with shake flask and bioreactor test results following good documentation practices (GDP).

  • Assist in data analysis using statistical software like Design Expert (DOE), JMP, etc. and help with writing technical documents and reports.

  • Maintains a cell culture-specific project plan, including raw materials and equipment availability, in preparation of laboratory and pilot- scale runs.

  • Serves as a participant on process development teams and coaches junior individuals on cell culture techniques.

  • If necessary, interacts with client to present data, provide responses to client queries and help take projects from start to finish, either independently or in teams of 2-3 individuals.

  • Assist in process transfer from process development to manufacturing.

  • Experience in medium development will be a plus

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's and 1-3+ years' experience, or master's degree and 2+ years' experience in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or related area.

  • Working knowledge of mammalian cell culture.

  • Advanced ability with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

  • Demonstrates ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to meet strict client deadlines.

  • Flexibility of hours to support cell culture processes over weekends (2-4 weekend days per month) and holidays. Weekend and holiday hours are compensated as a premium in addition to base salary.

Salary: $50,000-$70,000

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.



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