WuXi Biologics ยท 1 day ago
Principal Scientist Cell Culture Process Development
Cranbury, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expWuXi Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Principal Scientist in Cell Culture Process Development. The role involves designing and executing upstream cell culture development studies, managing project workflows, and supporting GMP manufacturing processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Works on bench scale cell culture process development, optimization and process transfer studies with minimum supervision. Conducts pilot-scale experiments for non-GMP material generation
Manages project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation
Performs independent data analysis and interpretation and assists in strategies for optimization and troubleshooting
Authors study protocols and reports, and ensures all data are reported clearly and accurately; Serves as trainer for inter and intradepartmental staff as needed
Assists with tech transfer to GMP manufacturing, and supports deviations and investigations
Serves as upstream cell culture SMEs to participates in client calls and face to face meetings. Provides project plans and updates to clients
Authors Upstream lab equipment SOPs; maintains equipment functionality and coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance
Performs job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines
Completes all required training (i.e. safety, equipment etc.)
Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
May be required to assist in other departments or assigned other duties
Qualification
Required
PhD in Life Sciences or related field, MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization
Hands-on experience in upstream cell culture process development using bench scale bioreactors, experience with fed-batch operations
Strong oral & written communication skills are required
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills
Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred
Experience with pilot scale bioreactor operation is a plus
Experience in a cGMP environment is highly desirable
Company
WuXi Biologics
WuXi Biologics is a open-access technology platform company offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover and develop.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-13IPO
2017-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jijie Gu, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer & Global Head BD&L
Adrienne Johnson, SPHR
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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