Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. · 1 month ago
Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expAsahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical, focused on biologics CDMO and recombinant protein products. The Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist will engage in purification process development, manage tech transfers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
BiotechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize downstream purification processes for biologic products, ensuring the processes are scalable and reproducible
Lead process development activities for large-scale production runs, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve process efficiency and product yield
Manage tech transfers of developed processes from R&D to pilot and commercial scale manufacturing
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., upstream process development, analytical and formulation, MSAT, quality control, and manufacturing) to ensure smooth integration of processes
Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare and review technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions
Support compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies during all stages of process development and tech transfer
Ensure seamless communication with team members to ensure alignment on project milestones and deliverables
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/PhD in Biological Sciences or related disciplines
BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, PhD with 0-2 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred
Understanding of protein chemistry and industry-standard purification processes would be preferred (affinity, IEX, MMC, SEC, viral inactivation and filtration, depth filtration, TFF, UFDF, etc) and equipment (GE AKTAs, disposables)
Experience in running, developing, and validating processes would be a plus
Benefits
Health Benefits and Program: Bionova offers health benefits at a subsidized rate.
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life Insurance and Disability Program: 100% covered by Bionova.
Retirement Plan (401K) Up to 8% of Employer Match
Paid time off up to two weeks
10 days of Holidays and 5 days of Sick Leave.
Company
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.
As a global partner to the biopharmaceutical industry, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess helps biologics manufacturers safely and efficiently produce medicines that patients can trust, by dependably supplying innovative yet exceptionally reliable bioprocess consumables, equipment and scientific support services.
51-200 employees
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