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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technician

Location: United States

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Proclinical is currently recruiting for an Upstream Process Development Scientist with a pharmaceutical company located in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, plan, set up, execute and monitor experiments related to adherent monolayer and 3D cell culture as well as suspension processes for Cell and Gene therapies.
Communicates status of operations, safety concerns and maintenance issues, in a timely manner to the Area Management.
Contributes on training of new employees or colleagues on areas of technical expertise and compliance relevant to the lab setting.
Effectively communicates with clients and vendors.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
Support media formulation, bioreactor operation and control, scale-up and full scale processing on various cellular types, focus on Cell and Gene therapies.
Support Technology Transfer activities to Pilot Process Development and GMP manufacturing.
Set up, execute and monitor experiments to trouble shoot deviation investigation and to assess product impact for projects employing developed technology/processes. Serves as an internal subject matter expert (SME).
Record experimental results according to GDP standards.
Ensure and promote safe environmental and laboratory practices.
Stay current on new technologies as well as relevant scientific literature to help maintain the organization's long-term competitive position and profitability.
Monitors and communicates inventory needs to the within the department as well as Materials Management group.
Coordinate material request, bioreactor set up, monitoring, recording.
Availability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
Other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist in other departments.

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with major in Biological or Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences or other science-related major.
Experience in upstream bioprocess unit operations such as aseptic processing techniques, culture of adherent and/or anchorage dependent cells and suspension cell culture are required.
Demonstrated ability to write technical protocols and reports as well as technology transfer protocols as needed.
Experience in cell banking and cell line development is desired.
Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, innovation and problem solving.
Proficient in Oral and Written communication as well as excellent organization and planning skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Able to understand and efficiently communicate risks, and to develop and execute contingency plans.
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills.
Need to be able to read, write and understand English.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at 267-428-7770.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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