Senior Scientist, Production
- Employer
- Bachem
- Location
- Torrance, CA, US
- Start date
- Sep 16, 2020
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
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The Senior Scientist in Production Department will work independently to achieve goal-oriented solutions in development for optimizing and troubleshooting of production processes in Liquid Phase and/or Solid Phase-synthesis. This position will work in conjunction with the management of the production groups, and will coordinate with other departments
Your Tasks:
Required:
Preferred:
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Your Tasks:
- Work Independently to develop, optimize and troubleshoot projects
- Lead peptide and/or oligonucleotide API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) projects, including research, investigation, validation, and continuous production process improvement in Production Department
- Timely update and report status/results of in-progress projects to the particular stakeholders
- Prepare technical reports of project outcomes; present outcome/results of projects with stakeholders
- Maintain and support production quality by reducing backlog of open and aging quality records, including deviations, CAPAs, and customer commitments
- Collaborate with cross-function departments to plan the necessary resources in order to guarantee a smooth and efficient execution of projects with optimized utilization of internal and external resources
- Proactively monitor the trend of working techniques, purification technologies and production processes
- Support in planning and implementation of investment projects to achieve higher capacity, compliance, or new technologies; contribute to all capital expenditure activities as needed
- Coordination of investment and maintenance projects with the particular department
- Professional application and assurance of different directives, regulations and instructions
- Realize improvement opportunities for safety compliance and manufacturing process streamline
- Follow good housekeeping in the work environment
- Responsibility for production equipment/assets; support for the (preventive) maintenance and responsibility for department owned equipment and infrastructure
- Support Production VP in technology transfers and business proposals
Required:
- PhD Degree in Chemistry or a Science related field, 0-3 years' industry experience. A postdoc experience is a plus
- Good knowledge of peptide/oligonucleotide chemistry
- Minimum of 5 years in Organic Synthesis and its relevant purification
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge, including ChemDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience of Visio and Project is a plus
- Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
- Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
- Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time
- Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment
Preferred:
- Experience with Master Control and SAP
- Industry experience
- Understanding of GMP according to ICH Q7
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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