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Process Scientist

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

A Scientist is a mid-level individual with understanding of cell/molecular biology and previous experience in either upstream or downstream biopharmaceutical processing that utilizes bioreactors. A ...

Adecco

Process Operator I

Malvern, PA

$25/hr

Adecco Medical and Science is hiring for a Process Operator in Malvern, PA. Apply today if you meet ... Perform entry-level micronization and milling of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical ...

Gelest

Process Operator (2220)

Morrisville, PA · On-site

$30/hr

Gelest Inc Gelest Inc. is recognized world-wide as a leader and innovator in materials science and ... The salary range for this position is $23.00 (entry level) - $30 per hour. Factors such as scope ...

Medvacon Life Sciences, LLC

Process Operator

Malvern, PA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.50/hr

Operator I Functions o Perform entry-level micronization and milling of both hazardous and non ... processes. o Report production on batch records following good documentation procedures (GDPs). o ...

Medvacon Life Sciences LLC

Process Operator

Malvern, PA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.50/hr

... entry-level micronization and milling of both hazardous and non-hazardous pharmaceutical actives ... processes. o Report production on batch records following good documentation procedures (GDPs). o ...

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(Associate) Scientist, Upstream Viral Process Development

Dispatch Bio

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

The role:

Reporting to the Director, Upstream Process Development, the (Associate) Scientist will contribute to upstream viral process development to bring the company's pipeline of T cell and viral vector-based products to the clinic. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, performing the day-to-day activities of the viral process development lab, building the company's viral manufacturing capabilities, and executing experiments to support viral process development/characterization. This role will collaborate significantly with research and analytical development teams. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the setup and organization of the company's vector process development capabilities. 
  • Perform day-to-day activities in the vector process development lab including maintaining equipment, ordering materials, managing inventory, and preparing buffers and process aids. 
  • Serve as a PD subject matter expert on both internal and external teams (CDMO, material & equipment suppliers, etc.). 
  • Develop bench scale suspension culture processes for viral vector generation within shake flasks and bioreactors. 
  • Design and execute experiments to support process characterization, and process transfer activities between the research team, TechOps, and external partners. 
  • Provide experimental execution, data review and analysis, and maintenance of accurate and detailed lab notebooks. 
  • Author and review technical documents, including but not limited to batch records, SOPs, development reports and process specific sections of regulatory documents. 
  • Represent the company externally at meetings (professional associations, with regulatory bodies, etc.) 

Required experience & skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering/bioengineering, biotechnology or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience- OR- Master's Degree in relevant discipline 
  • Hands-on experience with viral vector upstream processes, particularly experimentation in and operation of stirred-tank bioreactors 
  • Working knowledge of GMP guidelines for clinical manufacturing 
  • Strong scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and applied mathematics and statistics skills, including the ability to break down complex problems into manageable hypotheses 
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and data analysis/presentation software such as JMP and/or GraphPad 
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong organizational & problem-solving skills, with excellent attention-to-detail and the proven ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment 

Preferred experience & skills:

  • Experience implementing processes in clinical and commercial manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products 
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of cell biology, chemical engineering, or bioengineering toward process development, scale-up /scale-down and troubleshooting 
  • Detailed understanding of bioreactor operation and control loops 
  • Experience drafting CMC sections for INDs 
  • Proven experience collaborating with internal and external partners 

 

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