Scientist II; Protein Purification​/AKTA

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Development, optimize, and scale-up purification processes for biologics candidates to support early and late stage development
• Innovate, develop, optimize, and scale-up purification processes
• Conceive and evaluate novel advanced separation technologies and techniques
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Transfer processes to GMP manufacturing for clinical material production
• Work with contract labs and carry out viral clearance studies
• Write technical publications, reports, presentations, and regulatory filings including publishing research in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences
• Work efficiently, collaboratively, and cross‑functionally toward project timelines and goals
• Participate on cross‑functional project teams
• Mentor and train junior scientists

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 3‑5 years of experience
• MS or equivalent education and typically 3‑5 years of experience
• PhD and typically 3+ years of experience
• Must have hands on experience in protein purification including chromatography separations and filtration operations
• Able to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer scientific questions
• Must be forward‑thinking and be able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions
• Able to independently learn, understand and execute novel/advanced scientific techniques
• Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed written records
• Able to author publications, technical reports, regulatory documents, and presentations
• Has strong communication skills including verbal, written, and scientific data presentation
  
  Has good understanding of biochemistry and bioprocess engineering concepts
• Able to work collaboratively within and outside of the group
• Has proficiency with MS Office software, ability to learn new software applications

• Proficient in writing methods and operating AKTA chromatographic instruments (such as AKTA Avant, AKTA Purifier, AKTA Pure, AKTA Ready or similar)
• Has a strong understanding of analytical techniques, such as HPLC and ELISA
• Has hands on experience with monoclonal antibody or antibody‑like molecule purification at GMP, pilot and/or laboratory scale
• Demonstrated scientific aptitude through authorship of peer‑reviewed publications
• Has a strong understanding of statistical analysis