Scientist III, Process Development - Downstream

Scientist III, Process Development - Downstream

JOIN Matica Biotechnology, Inc. – a leading cell‑ and gene‑therapy CDMO – for the Scientist III, Process Development – Downstream role.

Matica Bio is at the forefront of biopharmaceutical research and development. The Matica Bio team brings an average of 15 years of cell and viral vector manufacturing experience to the development and manufacture of advanced therapy products. At our purpose‑built GMP facility in College Station, Texas, we provide rapid development and scale‑up of cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and oncolytics meeting worldwide regulatory compliance.

Position Opportunity
:
The Scientist III will develop and optimize downstream processes, contribute experimental design, and act as a technical SME for departments and clients.

How you will make an impact
:

• Identify, design, execute and analyze experimental protocols and present results to senior leadership, clients, and team members.
• Author SOPs, batch records, data presentations, study design and protocols.
• Lead onboarding and training of new team members and assist in recruitment and interviewing.
• Serve as SME for downstream process development and/or special equipment for process development.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including FPLC, TFF, scales, tubing welders/sealers and pH/conductivity meters.
• Maintain lab cleaning procedures to ensure a state of control.
• Operate and maintain lab consumables and reagents.
• Lead technology transfer to enable clinical manufacture using novel processes within the GMP environment; may require direct involvement in clinical manufacture as an SME.
• Assess client manufacturing processes for GMP suitability and identify scale‑up requirements/issues.
• Provide feedback to leadership on setup, execution and analysis of experimental protocols and technical reports.
• Provide input for improvements to department methods, documentation, procedures, and safety.
• Independently research and propose innovative solutions and ideas and share with the department.
• Support supervisor and leadership by assisting with tasks including budget management (INFOR) and scheduling.
• Maintain good communication across the team and to leadership.
• Perform other duties as required.

As a future Matican you bring
:

Education
:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Virology, etc.).

Experience
:

• 6+ years in a Process Development role with cGMP experience in the biotech industry.
• OR 4+ years in a Process Development role with cGMP experience in the biotech industry with a master’s degree or Ph.D.
• Consideration will be given to relevancy and quality of job experience.

Skills
:

• Identify, design, execute and analyze experimental protocols.
• Authorize and revise SOPs, batch records, data presentations, study design and protocols.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including FPLC, TFF, scales, tubing welders/sealers and pH/conductivity meters.
• Collaborative team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Computer software skills, organization, record‑keeping and planning.
• Maintain clean room facilities.

Qualities & Attitude
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• Strong work ethic with good written and oral communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Proactive and self‑motivated.

Competencies we look for
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Commitment to Excellence, Problem Solving/Decision Making/Analytical Thinking, communication skills, teamwork/cooperation/supportiveness, flexibility/adaptability, initiative/taking ownership, focus on safety, ethical/trustworthiness, work ethic/reliability, thoroughness, customer service.

We Value
:

• Start with Safety & Quality.
• Choose the Path of Openness, Honesty, and Integrity.
• Nurture Our Differences to Enable Our Collective Success.
• Learn Continuously to Ensure Our Value and Relevance.
• Commit to Delivering Life‑Altering Therapies.

Seniority level
:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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