GenScript · 1 month ago
Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development (PD)
Pennington, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expGenScript Biotech Corporation is a global biotechnology group committed to improving health through biotechnology. The Associate Scientist will engage in downstream plasmid DNA purification process development and execute small scale customer orders within a dynamic project team, contributing to process optimization and compliance with regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyGeneticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Process Development: Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and optimize downstream processes for purifying plasmid DNA
Experimental Work: Execute small scale customer orders in CMC work space, Work with supervision on experiments and studies for PreCMC and CMC productions, evaluation of purification processes, including but not limited to bacterial lysis, chromatography, filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UFDF) techniques. Focus on yield, purity, and process efficiency improvements
Documentation: Prepare detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch records. Maintain accurate and organized records of experiments and results in form of lab notebook
Scale-Up and Tech Transfer: Assist in the scale-up of processes for larger-scale production. Participate in technology transfer activities to enable successful process implementation in manufacturing
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including upstream process development, analytical development, quality control, and manufacturing teams
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to regulatory guidelines and quality standards. Contribute to regulatory submissions and audits as needed
Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and promote a safety culture in the laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering)
Bachelor's 1-3yrs. And Master's 0-1yrs.Demonstrated experience in downstream process development, ideally in plasmid DNA purification, viral vector, or protein purification
Hands-on experience with AKTA, FPLC, Chromatography, Filtration, Nanodrop and UF/DF techniques is highly desirable
Knowledge and experience in buffer and reagent preparation, including pH and conductivity measurement, molarity calculation, and density measurement
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
Effectively communicates results of own work through client meetings, presentations, discussions, and documentation with input from supervisor
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimum supervision
Flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities and timelines
Individual is required to sit, stand, and walk regularly
The ability to lift 10 – 50 pounds regularly
Be accessible to lab and office areas to interact with staff and use required office and lab equipment
Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitors
This position is not for PhD. Or Post Doc
Company
GenScript
GenScript USA, Inc. is a leading contract research organization (CRO) specialized in biological research and drug discovery/development
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Larry Wang
Co-Founder & Board Director
Shiniu Wei
Chief Financial Officer
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