Roche · 3 weeks ago
Purification Development Scientist
Philadelphia
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $169K/yr
0+ years expRoche is seeking a highly motivated associate scientist/scientist to join their downstream process development team. The successful candidate will execute lab experiments, maintain essential equipment, and contribute to the optimization and scale-up of downstream processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Execute lab experiments according to predefined experimental design and protocols
Support the maintenance of essential equipment and critical raw materials to ensure smooth laboratory operations
Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation with a high level of detail. Close out experiments in a timely manner while preparing and submitting well-written development reports
Collaborate with team members to ensure the DSP laboratories are maintained in a professional and organized working environment
Contribute to the troubleshooting, optimization, and scale-up of downstream processes to meet project objectives
Qualification
Required
PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related area with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
Master's/Bachelor's in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related area with 3-7 years of relevant industry experience
Knowledge of downstream process development of the biologics, such as viral vectors, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and therapeutic recombinant proteins in the biopharma industry
Hands-on experience with operating chromatography and filtration systems
Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work extended hours if needed
Must be able to wear all Personal Protective Equipment as required
Must be able to stand for long periods
Strong organizational skills and detailed documentation abilities are required
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required
Teamwork is a must
Must be comfortable in the fast-paced, multi-tasking biotech environment
Preferred
Working knowledge and skills for viral vector or vaccine purification is a plus
Working knowledge of analytical techniques for in process testing or product characterization is a plus
In-depth understanding in at least one of the following aspects is a plus: Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operations or pilot-scale operations
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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