Senior Scientist, Downstream
Lonza•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this role is to work in a high performing, cross functional team with the goal of driving innovation in the development of scalable downstream processes related to the manufacture of therapeutic gene therapy products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading new process development and improving existing processes. The incumbent will independently design and coordinate the execution of experiments related to the purification of viral based gene therapy products, and be an excellent communicator.
Requirements
- PhD or MS in Life Sciences with focus on biology or bioengineering with at least 4-6 years of related process development experience in biotech industry.
- Experience with development and optimization of viral or protein purification process including chromatography, filtration and formulation unit operations.
- Experience with the technology transferring of viral or protein related downstream processes to cGMP manufacturing.
- Experience or knowledge of analytical methods and in process controls commonly used in manufacturing processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with late-stage process development for viral or protein related downstream process is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Interacts with clients regarding process development scopes and tech transfer activities as well as data discussion and challenge resolutions.
- Leads and acts as a Study Director for process development studies, process characterization and other key scientific studies.
- Responsible for tech transfer to manufacturing following Lonza guidelines, provides ongoing supports as needed.
- Designs and executes experiments, analyzes data.
- Authoring study protocols and reports.
- Maintains accurate & detailed records following Lonza’s best documentation practices.
- Contributes and supports scientific and engineering expertise toward the design and development of new downstream process ideas that support client product concepts.
- Establish collaborative relationships and serve as SME to cross-functional groups (MSAT, MFG, QC, and PM).
- Mentor and train junior colleagues.
Benefits
- A competitive compensation.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
