Research Associate, Upstream Process Development

Krystal Biotech • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Associate to support multidisciplinary efforts in Upstream Process Development. The Research Associate will support process development initiatives by conducting experiments related to the characterization, optimization, and scale-up of viral vector production. They will support the tech transfer of developed processes to the Manufacturing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Some understanding in one or more of the following areas: aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, bioreactor technology, cell biology, and/or virology
• High capability of multitasking in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with bioreactor operation and upstream processing is a plus
• Familiarity with lab automation or basic coding is a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bench scale bioreactors under the guidance of senior staff
• Perform mammalian cell culture using aseptic techniques
• Prepare buffers and media, maintain equipment, and order supplies to ensure the lab runs smoothly
• Provide technical support in the lab through equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Participate in study design and process development brainstorming sessions
• Design scientifically sound experiments and record data accurately in electronic lab notebooks
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean and orderly lab environment
• Analyze experimental data and effectively communiate findings with manager and rest of process development team
• Interact with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, MSAT, etc.) to identify and solve problems encountered during process scale-up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level