Bench Scientist

• Plan and execute upstream process experiments at benchtop scales
• Participates and significantly contributes to discussions in lab and project team meetings on design of experiments (bioreactor and shake flask) and interpretation of experimental data.
• Acts as a technical resource within the upstream group. Provides formal/informal mentoring to junior colleagues within work group/project team.
• Works under limited supervision with periodic review of achievement of results and experimental approaches employed. Manages own time to meet agreed targets. Develops plans for short-term work activities on own projects.
• Ensures effective, high-quality, timely and appropriate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and internal technical reports; presents data/ strategy to scientists and management in appropriate internal and external venues (technical meetings, project team meetings, conferences) as appropriate.
• Contributes to safe, efficient, effective and harmonious lab environment, ensures appropriate cleanliness and status/ operability of shared or assigned lab space or equipment; strong lab , and collaborative team player; approaches the job with energy and commitment; frequently demonstrates initiative.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex issues
• Assist in manufacturing investigations and process troubleshooting
• Assist on process improvement projects
Qualifications

Required
• Ph. D. with 0-4 years of experience in biotechnology Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at 3-5 years of applicable bioprocess experience or bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience
• Proficient in aseptic technique (required)
• Proficient in benchtop bioreactor operation and associated analytical tools (required)
• Experience with bench scale cell culture and/or bacterial fermentation (required)
• An in-depth knowledge of bioreactor operations fed-batch, perfusion, and continuous modes of cell culture
• Strong trouble-shooting skills and extreme attention to detail required
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills