Scientist III, Process Development - Downstream

Matica Biotechnology, Inc. • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Scientist III Downstream Process Development is involved in the development and optimization of processes to facilitate manufacturing and meet client requirements. The individual will contribute to Process Development within a project team to provide experimental design and planning and work in the development, evaluation, and characterization of downstream processes to produce novel therapeutic products. Collaborate between and act as a technical SME for associated departments and client representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in a scientific discipline e.g., Biology, biochemistry, Virology, etc.
• 6+ years in a Process Development role with cGMP experience, in the biotech industry.
• OR 4+ years in a Process Development role with cGMP experience, in the biotech industry with master’s degree or Ph.D.
• Consideration will be given to relevancy and quality of the job experience.
• Ability to Identify, design, execute and analyze experimental protocols.
• Ability to authorize and revise: SOPs, batch records, data presentations, study design and protocols.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of lab equipment including but not limited to FPLC, TFF, scales, tubing welders/sealers and pH/conductivity meters.
• Collaborative team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Computer software skills, organization, record keeping and planning.
• Ability to maintain clean room facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong work ethic with good written and oral communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, execute and analyze experimental protocols and present results to senior leadership, clients, and team members.
• Authoring and revision of: SOPs, batch records, data presentations, study design and protocols.
• Able to lead onboarding and training of new team members and assist in the recruitment and interviewing of potential team members.
• Serve as an SME for downstream process development AND/OR special equipment for PD.
• Operate and maintain a variety of lab equipment including but not limited to FPLC, TFF, scales, tubing welders/sealers and pH/conductivity meters.
• Maintain lab cleaning procedures to ensure a state of control.
• Operate and maintain a variety of lab consumables and reagents.
• Lead in the technology transfer process to enable clinical manufacture, using novel processes, within the GMP environment.
• Assess manufacturing processes supplied by client companies for suitability for GMP manufacture and identify any scale-up requirements/issues.
• Provide feedback to leadership on the set up, execution and analysis of experimental protocols and technical reports.
• Provide input for improvements to department methods, documentation, procedures, and safety.
• Independently research and propose innovative solutions and ideas and share with the department.
• Support Supervisor and leadership by assisting with tasks including but not limited to budget management (INFOR), and scheduling.
• Maintain good communication across the team and to leadership.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees