Engineer I/II – Upstream PD (Alachua, FL)
- Employer
- AGTC
- Location
- Alachua, FL, United States
- Start date
- Aug 14, 2019
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Science/R&D, Bioengineering
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC) is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel gene therapies across a wide variety of indications. The Engineer I/II is responsible for executing a scientific plan and conducting laboratory research with moderate supervision.
Reporting Relationship
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
AGTC offers a competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience, including salary, benefits, and company equity. AGTC is an EOE and maintains a drug-free workplace. Please send CV or resume to: jobs@agtc.com
Reporting Relationship
- The Engineer I/II in Upstream, Process Development will report directly to the Associate Director, Upstream Process Development at the Alachua, FL headquarters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments for the optimization of upstream process steps in flasks and bioreactors for approved research plans
- Optimize process parameters to increase virus yield from adherent & suspension cell lines
- Responsible for scale up and manufacturing of viral vectors up to 200 L in bioreactor
- Collect, analyze, record, and summarize data in the course of biologics production and processing
- Assist in maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of written and electronic materials and results
- Attend designated meetings to ensure professional development
- Observe and comply with AGTC's Employee manual
- Observe and comply with AGTC's Safety and Quality manual
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, OSHA policies, and EPA standards
Requirements
- Engineer I: B.S. with minimum 2 years or M.S. with relevant experience in bio/chemical engineering or related field.
- Engineer II: B.S. with minimum 5 years and M.S with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in bio/chemical engineering or related field.
- Course work in biology, biochemistry, or engineering principles applicable to mammalian cell culture, inclusive of bioreactors
- Training in CSTR theory and demonstrable ability to apply it to experimental planning and execution
- Understanding/working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Previous management or supervisory experience not required
AGTC offers a competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience, including salary, benefits, and company equity. AGTC is an EOE and maintains a drug-free workplace. Please send CV or resume to: jobs@agtc.com
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