Vaccine Process Development Scientists​/Engineers - West Point, PA

Job Requirements

This posting has been created to pipeline talent for prospective roles that we anticipate will be needed soon in our organization. By applying to this Pipeline Advertisement you will be submitting your interest to be contacted for roles similar to what is described in the Pipeline Advertisement.

Our company is a global healthcare leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Applications are sought for a variety of positions in our Research & Development division within the Vaccine Process Research and Development (VPR&D) organization, specifically in the Vaccine Process Development (VPD) department. Our Research Scientists are our inventors. In VPR&D, we develop innovative biological and biochemical processes to manufacture life-impacting vaccines. Our goal is to create the engineering tools and methods to translate a discovery into a vaccine candidate.

Using state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology, we collaborate to take our vaccines from the benchtop to the clinic. We have a variety of positions available!

Under the direction of a group leader, individuals will be responsible for process development of vaccine candidates. Successful candidates will plan, perform lab-scale process development/scale-up studies, develop robust, efficient, scalable processes for vaccine production, and transfer processes to clinical or commercial manufacturing facilities for vaccine candidates. Duties may include but are not limited to: lab scale cell culture, fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, bioconjugation, in-process assays, process scale-up and engineering, technology transfer to manufacturing, and functioning as a key member of a process development team.

In all cases, individuals are expected to function in a multi-disciplinary environment and to contribute subject matter expertise to various functional teams engaged in development of the vaccine candidate. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate results of their work in both verbal and written formats. In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be expected to keep careful notes, comply with all required training, and maintain a focused attention on laboratory/facility safety for themselves and the team.

This position requires employees to be willing to work with infectious agents and/or pathogens. Travel may be required to support technology transfer. This position will be 5 days a week onsite and will require occasional off-hour and weekend work.

Education minimum requirement:

• We have a variety of opportunities available for students graduating with a BS, MS or PhD in engineering or biological sciences (or to be completed by spring or summer of 2024)

Required experience and skills:

• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Must have the ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred experience and skills:

• Direct experience with bioprocess development (cell culture, bioreactors, separations/purification)