Advisor - Purification Development

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The Bioproduct Research and Development organization strives to deliver creative medicines to patients through the development and commercialization of insulins, monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins, peptides, oligonucleotide therapies and gene therapy systems. This organization is a multidisciplinary group that works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues. Located in Indianapolis, scientists have full access to our scientific excellence and engineering capabilities.

Do you enjoy downstream drug substance processes including purifying and filtering monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, viral vectors, or peptides? Do you have experience with process development and tech transfer? Are you skilled in the analytical techniques used to characterize bioproducts? If so, then a role as a Purification Development Scientist is waiting for you.

As a scientist in the Purification Development group, you will identify and develop new purification technologies, work to design optimized downstream drug substance processes for new biologic candidates, employ strategic thinking to overcome technical hurdles and oversee process technical transfer to GMP manufacturing facilities, as they make their way from discovery to the clinic. Work responsibilities will vary and you should be flexible and adaptable in accepting new projects and challenges. The ability to solve issues as they occur, and to identify trends and opportunities to reduce process variability, are also key.

A strong scientific foundation is a prerequisite for this role. In addition, the ability to exhibit a high level of attention to detail, a quality-minded approach to experimental design, and record keeping is essential. Maintaining accurate records and interpreting data to provide detailed information and analysis on the execution of experiments will be a daily activity. Writing technical reports, tech transfer documents and giving presentations to summarize development activities are important deliverables.

This role requires effective interaction and communication of technical information with, but not limited to; Safety, Environmental and Quality Team members, Purification Development colleagues, CMC Team members, Discovery team members, Analytical Services, Tech Service/Manufacturing Science representatives, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory and Maintenance personnel.

Especially important, in this role, is that you adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines and promote a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance in all areas.

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related degree focused on biological separation sciences
  
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• BS/MS in Chemistry or related degree with at least 8 years relevant experience in leading protein purification/process development

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong laboratory skills

• Experience developing, optimizing, scaling, and tech transferring conjugation reactions for mAbs or other proteins (e.g., PEGylation, ADCs)

• Purification development experience with AAV, mRNA, or other gene therapy strategies

• Ability to interact and form dynamic relationships with a wide range of groups

• Experience with process control and documentation systems (Unicorn, Empower, electronic laboratory notebooks)

• General interpersonal and communication skills; mentoring, feedback, training, and cultivating an environment for learning and open/honest communication.

• Basic analytical skills and understanding

• Advanced problem-solving skills.

• Location: Indianapolis, IN LTC-N

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