Process Development Associate, Bioreactor and Scale-Up Development (1 of 2)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Village of Tarrytown, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Regeneron’s Bioreactor and Scale-Up Development Group within Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development (PMPD) is looking for a motivated Process Development Associate to work as part of the late-stage development team to develop production processes of biologics in a non-GMP process development laboratory. In this role, they will perform studies at pilot scale to develop commercially enabling manufacturing processes. A Typical Day in the Role of Process Development Associate Might Look Like: Support lab operations to cultivate mammalian cells producing biologics in bench and pilot-scale bioreactors, including sterilizing, sanitizing, and operating bioreactors, preparing buffers and feeds, and maintaining and onboarding laboratory equipment. Contribute to technology development projects to innovate process development and explore personal areas of interest. Evaluate and solve challenges associated with the scale-up of processes. Analyze seed train, production, and quality data to support process understanding and technology transfer, followed by authoring development reports, process transmittals, and documentation in electronic notebooks. Participate in Technology Transfer Start-Up Teams by transferring technology via written reports and providing virtual and on-site support during clinical production campaigns. Produce various non-clinical reagents to support Regeneron’s Research and Development activities. This Role Might Be For You If: You have strong initiative and strive to complete bold tasks and learn new technologies. You can work both independently and within a team environment on multiple projects simultaneously. You contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective and efficient working environment. You possess strong communication skills, including analytical, computer, and technical writing skills.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Bio-related Engineering
• 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting
• strong initiative
• strive to complete bold tasks and learn new technologies
• can work both independently and within a team environment on multiple projects simultaneously
• contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective and efficient working environment
• strong communication skills, including analytical, computer, and technical writing skills
• Please clearly state your GPA on your CV.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NOVA FLEX, Sartorius Biostat DCU Bench top Bioreactors, Biobrain Operate, Applikon bench top bioreactors, WAVE bioreactors, ABEC/Hyclone Single Use Bioreactors (50-500L), ABEC Stainless Steel Pilot Scale (40-500L) bioreactors, Medium Prep skid, CIP, Biosafety cabinets, incubators, autoclave, Perfusion Bioreactor, Continuous Processing, SynTQ, PI Historian, JMP, Benchling, Ignition, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations to cultivate mammalian cells producing biologics in bench and pilot-scale bioreactors, including sterilizing, sanitizing, and operating bioreactors, preparing buffers and feeds, and maintaining and onboarding laboratory equipment.
• Contribute to technology development projects to innovate process development and explore personal areas of interest.
• Evaluate and solve challenges associated with the scale-up of processes.
• Analyze seed train, production, and quality data to support process understanding and technology transfer, followed by authoring development reports, process transmittals, and documentation in electronic notebooks.
• Participate in Technology Transfer Start-Up Teams by transferring technology via written reports and providing virtual and on-site support during clinical production campaigns.
• Produce various non-clinical reagents to support Regeneron’s Research and Development activities.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees