Associate Scientist, Pilot Plant
Core
Execute non-GMP pilot scale lab operations for upstream and downstream biologics processes to support clinical and commercial supply scale-up.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Pilot Plant Operations)
Builds
Robust, scalable, and economical biologics processes for clinical and commercial supply
Domain
Biologics Manufacturing / Process Development
Required skills
Upstream process development, cell culture, mammalian bioreactors, chromatography, filtration, unit operations, batch record preparation, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, scale-up data tracking, digital/automation initiative support
Preferred skills
Single-use manufacturing, automation, cGMP knowledge, statistics, design of experiment (DoE), data analysis
Technologies
Bioreactors, chromatography systems, filtration systems, automation tools
Responsibilities
Execute non-GMP pilot scale lab operations (wave/bioreactor setup, chromatography, filtration, media preparation), prepare/review technical documents (campaign reports, batch records, SOPs), introduce and implement new process technologies, participate in cross-functional teams for scale-up and tech transfer, track scale-up data against bench-scale models, support digital and automation initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC