(Senior) Scientist , Gene Therapy Upstream Process Development

An exciting Boston-based biotech is seeking an outstanding Scientist/Senior Scientist to join their Upstream Process Development team. This individual will take on a cell culture technical lead role for the biotech's portfolio programs and help develop the next generation of AAV production platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently design and execute experiments related to development, scale-up, and characterization of a cell culture process
• Apply engineering principles to optimize scale-up processes
• Perform data analysis and prepare technical reports, SOPs, and internal and external presentations
• Ensure effective, high-quality, timely and appropriate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Support technology transfer activities including establishing material list, process transfer, scale up, facility gap analysis
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful execution/completion of project
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies for continuing platform improvement
• Stay current on industry trends through literature review, courses, conferences, and technical meetings

Skills and Requirements:

• Degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent related fields with 0 - 3+ years (PhD), 3 - 5+ years (MS), or 5 - 7+ years (BS) relevant industrial experience
• Proven ability to lead and manage a technical project, analyze, and interpret complex experimental data
• Strong hands-on experience with cell culture, aseptic technique, analytical instrumentation, and bench scale bioreactor operations
• Strong communication skills, including writing and oral presentations
• Experience with molecular virology, pilot scale viral vector production, statistical software, technology transfer to manufacturing facility, and process characterization is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as needed.
• Highly self-driven with a problem-solving mindset
• Thrives in cross-functional collaborations and is a team player

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Marta Suazo at (+1) 347-960-4479 or m.suazo@proclinical.com.

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