Neurocrine Biosciences · 1 week ago
Sr. Engineer or Sr. Scientist, Cell Culture Process Development
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $151K/yr
3+ years expNeurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with neurological disorders. The role involves cell culture process development activities, including laboratory experimentation, process optimization, and collaboration with external partners to advance biologic assets from pre-clinical through commercial phases.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Apply scientific or engineering principles with increasing complexity to lifecycle responsibilities from cell line development to cell culture process development including process definition, optimization, characterization, and validation
May lead cell culture process scale-up and technology transfer initiatives identifying and mitigating risks
Supports project planning and advancement efforts. Participates in cross-functional teams
Maintains accountability for assigned deliverables including production plans for development projects
May contribute to risk assessments to support project advancement
Independently designs, plans, and executes cell culture activities towards the goals of one or more development projects to support preclinical through commercial activities
Ensures laboratory work is efficient, productive, and adheres to safe practices
Independently identifies process challenges and leads necessary optimization activities including trouble-shooting experimentation
Identifies, recommends, and evaluates new methods and techniques to improve product quality, manufacture consistency, or to achieve cost effectiveness
Assists with managing contract manufacturing activities and may directly interact with contractors
May provide input for select sections of CMC regulatory documentation and supporting work
May train lower-level scientists and/or team members
Build internal and external professional relationships
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR
MS/MA degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 3+ years of relevant experience OR
PhD in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or similar engineering discipline AND 2+ years relevant experience; may include postdoc experience
Experience with cell culture techniques in a process development environment including hands-on experience with various bioreactor models and bioreactor scales. Must be skilled in aseptic technique
Strong knowledge in process optimization approaches and understanding of potential process risks
Experience with high throughput cell culture development and familiarity with current technologies for improvement of cell productivity and product quality
Knowledge of or experience with cell line development
Manufacturing experience including with external partners
Good understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
Demonstration of cross-functional understanding related to drug development
Strong knowledge of scientific or engineering principles, methods and techniques
Consistently recognizes anomalous and inconsistent results and interprets experimental outcomes
Able to explain the process behind the data, implications of the results, and plan next steps
Ability to build and manage internal and external working relationships
Detail oriented
Ability to work as part of a team. May train lower-level scientist or engineers
Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
Broader picture understanding of scientific impact on team
Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Good project management and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
Retirement savings plan (with company match)
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
Company
Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences engages in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of neurological and endocrine-related diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
Venrock
2015-02-19Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2009-12-17Post Ipo Equity· $10M
1996-05-31IPO
Leadership Team
Matt Abernethy
Chief Financial Officer
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Dimitri Grigoriadis
VP, Research
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