Downstream Process Development Engineer - LNP

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•West Point, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform laboratory-scale downstream processing of vaccine adjuvant and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) products and process intermediates. Conduct biochemical and analytical assays on these products, intermediates, and related experimental samples; prepare solutions and reagents; and set up process equipment for laboratory-scale experiments. Maintain records and experimental results in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMP). This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position in West Point, Pennsylvania, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime may be needed. Candidates who currently live within a commutable distance of West Point are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 or more years of industry experience, or a master’s degree in Engineering with 6 or more years of industry experience, or a Ph.D. in Engineering with 2 or more years of industry experience.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Experience with adjuvant and LNP process unit operations, including extrusion, tee-mixing, Multi-Inlet-Vortex-Mixing (MIVM), homogenization/microfluidization, filtration, and tangential flow filtration (TFF).
Scale-up experience related to liposome and LNP formation unit operations, including extrusion, tee-mixing, and microfluidization/homogenization.
Experience handling potent compound lipids (OEB4 and OEB5) and working in isolators and Ventilated Booth Enclosures (VBEs).

Nice To Haves

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Proven ability to work independently in a hands-on laboratory setting.
Currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA.

Responsibilities

Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine adjuvant and LNP products and process intermediates.
Perform biochemical and analytical assays on vaccine adjuvant and LNP products, process intermediates, and related experimental samples.
Prepare solutions and reagents.
Set up process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
Maintain records and experimental results following GMP.