Senior Research Associate - PPD

Role & Responsibilities

Planning and execution of Downstream Process activities for mammalian and/or microbial products/recombinant protein under the supervision of the manager.
Responsible for ground level planning, execution, data capturing, compilation, and interpretation in coordination with the Associate scientist/Scientist.
Drafting of presentation and discussion with the manager. Presenting data in internal meetings as functional lead.
Responsible for documentation activities like preparation of development reports, BPR, SOP, EOP, IOP.
Participate in planning and decision-making discussions regarding activity priorities, providing information on the feasibility of prospective projects to the reporting manager.
Supporting in troubleshooting of technical problems at manufacturing by discussion and execution.
Candidate will be responsible for lab management activities (Maintaining lab cleanliness, equipment maintenance).
Cross-functional communication with internal and external vendors/clients for technical queries in consultation with the manager.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at the workplace to ensure individual and lab/plant safety.

Technical Skill Requirement:

Protein purification process development expertise (Chromatography, Depth filtration, Centrifugation, UFDF, sterile filtration, etc.) in mammalian/microbial expressed antibodies and/or therapeutic proteins.
Execution and monitoring of processes to ensure consistency and reliability.
Awareness about Process Development using DoE approach and Quality by Design (QbD) will have added advantage.
Scale up/Down, technology transfer activities.
Responsible for setup, operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of purification equipment (Chromatography system, pH/conductivity meter, UFDF system, etc.).
Strong commitment and dedication towards work, enthusiasm, motivation, and persuasive ability in a team.
Work independently, analyze and interpret experimental data, and present/document experimental results ficiency or awareness in protein analytical techniques (e.g., protein assay, gel electrophoresis, HPLC, etc.) is an added advantage.
Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with a stringent timeline.

Soft Skill Requirement:

Strong written and communication skills.
Team player. Experience &

Qualification:

- MSc, M.tech, M.Pharm or equivalent Master degree in biological sciences from a recognised University. Experience Range: 5-8 years