Process Development Scientist II
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Sep 17, 2020
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Production, Process
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cell culture and process development for production of clinical materials.
- Contribute to the development of robust, high-yielding, scalable, and economically viable cell culture processes for production of antibodies, recombinant proteins and viral vectors at bench scale and in large-scale bioreactors
- Develop process scale-up and support GMP operations through technology transfer and process troubleshooting
- Writing of standard operating procedures, preparing meeting presentations, publication quality drafts and other common laboratory tasks in the field of antibody and protein engineering
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to support advancement of drug development programs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a Doctoral degree related to life sciences from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education). Foreign degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (CHO, HEK293 etc.), recombinant protein and viral vector production, and bioreactors process development
- Experience with bioreactor process development with 3-10 L scale production and technology transfer to manufacturing
- General experience in cell-based assays, transient transfection, assay development and protein characterization
- Ability to perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and effectively communicate the results to the manager and team
- Ability to perform data analysis and implement DoE
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Cell culture and bioreactor process development
- Proficient in GMP/GLP production operations and documentation
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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