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Actalent ยท 2 days ago
Associate Scientist - Process Development
Gaithersburg, MD
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Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
4+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Support the development of purification process by reviewing and compiling relevant literature data.
Perform scale-up of processes to deliver materials for pre-clinical and clinical studies.
Execute optimization experiments to demonstrate that the process is robust with high purity, yield, and scalable for clinical stage manufacturing of vaccine and other biologic product candidates.
Ability to process complex data and clearly communicate the implications of the results.
Generate, manage, evaluate, and maintain critical data in a highly organized manner and provide assessment reports.
Provide reagents and other supplies for various projects and departments.
Support process characterization studies, process validation and tech transfer process as needed.
Maintaining inventory of lab supplies and ordering lab consumables as needed.
Responsible for preparation of buffers and column packing at different scales.
Performs testing of in-process samples such as SDS-PAGE, Western blot, A280 (Nanodrop), BCA, DNA, and host cell protein ELISA assays.
Operates the glass washing instruments and autoclaves as needed.
This position is expected to be hands on in the laboratory and scale-up operation.
Qualification
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Required
MS in relevant scientific discipline with 0-2 years of directly relevant experience
BS in relevant scientific discipline with 4-5+ years of directly relevant experience
Hands-on Downstream purification experience is required
Preferred
Knowledge in purification of vaccines/biologics; Experience in various chromatography methods, filtration, and TFF unit operations at bench scale and/or pilot scale is a plus
Capable of performing multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical protocol/report writing, and good organization skills are required
Excellent record keeping abilities to adequately record, analyze and document data generated in support of regulatory requirements
Demonstrated verbal and written skills in communicating scientific and technical information
Proficient in Window based software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Company
Actalent
Actalent is an engineering and sciences service company.
5,001-10,000 employees
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