Sr./Principal Scientist, Downstream Process Development

Genezen is seeking a Sr./Principal Scientist, Downstream Process Development to direct the development and establishment of processes in Process Development. This individual will provide technical expertise and leadership in science & technology and requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Support the establishment of downstream vector platform from small scale through intermediate scale (50L) for adeno-associated virus, lentiviral and retroviral vector processes.
• Monitor and report on process performance, identifying opportunities, and implementing changes to improve process, product safety, and product quality.
• Design and execute experiments independently, accurately record, analyze, and communicate data to senior management and team members.
• Maintain open communication via one-on-one and team meetings.
• Perform and lead single-use system design manifold, selection, implementation, configurations in between Upstream bioreactor and downstream unit operations and control strategies.
• Develop appropriate and detailed SOP and BPR for downstream processes including equipment and system use.
• Responsible for the process transfer from/to clients and to in-house manufacturing team(s).
• Maintain external technical relationships and collaborate with equipment and material suppliers.
• Serve as process SME for client-facing and internal programs.
• Ensure safe working environment and compliance with OSHA, EHS, Quality, and cGMP procedures and policies within the assigned functional area.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
• Paid sick time
• 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately
• Share Appreciation Rights
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Dental & vision care
• Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance