Senior Scientist, Upstream Process Development

Company: WuXi Biologics
Location: King Of Prussia
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:
WuXi -Biologics, listed on Hong Kong Exchange, is a leading global biologics technology and enabling platform to discover, develop and manufacture biologics. The Group is currently recruiting for a -Senior Scientist Upstream Process Development -for a new business in -King of Prussia, PA

Essential -Job Functions:
Work independently on defined biopharmaceutical projects for development and/or characterization of vaccine upstream manufacturing processes.
Manage project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
Design and execute lab-scale experiment in supporting upstream process development, verification, characterization, and tech transfer. Perform independent data analysis and interpretation and develop strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
Represent Vaccine Upstream Process Development Group in internal cross-functional teams and external communication with client.
Manage technical transfer of processes into the non-GMP pilot plant or GMP production facility.
Document development work in concise reports and provide project updates in written and oral presentations.
Support maintenance tasks and new technology evaluations for laboratory instrumentation; interact with outside clients/vendors/suppliers

Job Requirements:
The candidate should have background in one of the following fields: chemical engineering, biochemical or biological engineering, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture or vaccine manufacturing using bioreactors is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills, work well with diverse team members

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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