Scientist

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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