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Position type: Full time
Job Code: 0022
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Area(s) of expertise desired: Cell Biology, Process Development
Description
Will be responsible for:
- Technology transfer of processes from client companies into PCT facilities and as necessary vice versa;
- Scale-up and further development of processes transferred from clients, including yield optimization, cost of goods reduction, media optimization and improvement of regulatory compliance; execution of final product formulation development strategies;
- Execution of raw material, in-process intermediate and final product stability programs; supervising the activities of development associates in the R&D laboratories;
- On- and off-site consulting and technical assistance for clients with cell process development methods and cell processing equipment installation and operation;
- Evaluation of new cell processing equipment, technology and methods for PCT-specific, client-specific or general cell therapy applications;
- Compilation of development SOPs and development process production records;
- Preparation of technology transfer protocols, process development protocols, stability study protocols and development process qualification protocols;
- Preparation of final reports for executed technology transfer protocols, process development protocols, stability study protocols and development process qualification protocols; development and implementation of protocols for training of PCT staff in manufacturing processes; and
- Provision of hands-on technical training to attendees at PCT or collaborative workshops
Requirements The position requires a minimum BS degree in Biology or Biochemistry. The ideal candidate has post-graduate education and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in development and manufacture of cell-based therapeutics, cell culture-based biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Expertise in cell manufacturing process development and qualification, aseptic technique and experience operating and maintaining cell processing equipment, including bioreactors, Cell Factories, COBE Cell Processors, Cytomate Cell Processors and magnetic separation systems are additional requirements as are good oral communication skills, detail orientation, problem solving ability and teamwork. A willingness to work flexible hours and shifts is important
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