Lonza · 1 day ago
Scientist II, BioAssay Services
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLonza is a global leader in life sciences, and they are seeking an experienced Scientist II, BioAssay Services to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves designing analytical methodologies, executing testing for Cell and Gene Therapies, and providing technical leadership while managing project timelines and client interactions.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design analytical methodology for the characterization of Cell and Gene Therapies
Execute analytical testing to characterize Cell and Gene Therapy drug products/substances
Validate analytical methodology for the characterization and release of Cell and Gene Therapies
Transfer analytical methodologies to the quality control laboratory and train quality control analysts
Lead client discussion and drive project direction
Manage project timelines and delivery
Lead a project team in a matrix organization to deliver projects on-time and in-full
Develop junior scientists analytical capability through direct on-the-job training and mentorship
Present and explain complex scientific concepts and data to audiences of varying levels of scientific competency
Identify and manage potential new business through client management, relationship building, and problem solving
Develop and execute studies relevant to assays required for development and execution of Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (cGMP) manufacturing of Cell and Gene Therapy Products within the development matrix
Interact with new and existing Cell and Gene Therapy clients to document and transfer new protocols and procedures to Lonza sites and communicate and present the work in internal and client meetings
Design and review of experiments of assay optimization, qualification, validation, and trouble shoot the problems
Understand development of processes for manufacturing of Cell and Gene Therapy Products and implementation of appropriate in process control and monitoring assays into such processes
Provide technical and scientific leadership to other team members which includes, providing assistance to management in the design of new, unique or existing protocols
Support and lead the discussions around definition of scope of development work and resource planning
Establish and maintain a good working relationship within the operations department and other departments such as Research and Development (R&D), Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Project Management (PM)
Lead, review, train, assist in writing and revising technical documents including laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, reports and batch records
Develop and execute state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) within the Cell Therapy Development matrix with minimal support from development manager
Utilize experience with cellular, biochemical and molecular techniques including cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, real time qPCR/RT-PCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, ELISA, spectrophotometric, and fluorometric cell-based potency assays
Oversee One(1) Scientist I
Qualification
Required
Requires a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Medical Sciences or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2 Years of experience in the job offered, or 2 Years of experience in a related occupation developing and executing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) within the Cell Therapy Development matrix with minimal support from development manager
Utilizing experience with cellular, biochemical and molecular techniques including cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, real time qPCR/RT-PCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, ELISA, spectrophotometric, and fluorometric cell-based potency assays
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
Recent News
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