Scientist, Bio Process

Vaccine and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D (VaxPRD) – Role Summary

Job Description:

The role is part of the Vaccine and Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D department, responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product Intermediates (DPI) across preclinical to commercialization stages.

• Develop upstream processes for vaccine candidates, focusing on one to two vaccine programs at a time.
• Execute and analyze process development experiments for cell culture and fermentation, including shake flasks, bench‑scale and pilot‑scale bioreactors.
• Apply data analysis, statistical methods and design of experiments to design experiments, interpret datasets and support process understanding and optimization.
• Contribute to development and scale‑up of upstream processes from lab scale to pilot scale and support technology transfer to manufacturing scale.
• Perform upstream unit operations such as cell culture, fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, and in‑process assays.
• Maintain and coordinate raw material and equipment inventories; ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance.
• Prepare clear technical reports and presentations summarizing experimental results and recommendations.
• Keep accurate, detailed laboratory records and comply with training and safety requirements.

Minimum:
Bachelor of Science in a relevant field such as Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.

• Basic scientific understanding of fermentation and cell culture bioprocesses, including cell metabolism and molecular biology for vaccine production.
• Technical understanding of bioprocess control and scaling principles.
• Willingness to work with infectious agents and pathogens.
• Occasional travel and off‑hour/weekend work.

• Hands‑on bioprocess development experience through academic lab or industry internship/co‑op; prior job role experience.
• Experience with lab‑scale (250mL–200L) bioreactors and fermentation bioprocesses such as
  
  E. coli, yeast, CHO, HEK
  293, or Vero.
• Basic data literacy (statistics, data science, modeling techniques).

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.