Research Scientist II
Hayward, CA
Req ID 51380BR
Business Title
Research Scientist II
Business
BioScience
Sub-Business
Manufacturing
Country
US
State/Province
California
Location of Position
Hayward, CA
Shift_
1st
Job Description
•Develop products/processes (design, quality improvements, research techniques, etc.) incorporating multiple tasks within antibody and therapeutic protein purification.
•Independently plan, execute and manage projects/programs that both span multiple disciplines and incorporate novel methods, techniques or approaches. Incorporate knowledge of customer use and product design to predict product effectiveness/anticipate potential failures. Analyze executed designs and results and modify them to increase product/processes acceptance, quality and reliability. Manage up to two research associates.
•Apply purification technical and theoretical knowledge in creative ways to a broad range of difficult problems. Contribute to technical feasibility analysis, which incorporates multiple disciplines where new and unproven methods and technologies are required. Generate innovative solutions to highly complex problems where little clear precedence exists. Incorporate advanced theories, methods and technologies from around the world to develop new innovative products/processes.
•In addition to having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance, is able to provide expert insights into such regulations so as to facilitate efficient product registration and/or is an active participant in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations.
•Present research results at external conferences, publish articles in journals and/or file patents.
Job Requirements
•Demonstrated purification development experience in the therapeutic protein and antibody field with a track record of successfully developing processes for a cGMP production environment.
•In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art purification methods, resins, and equipment for the production of proteins at gram scale.
•Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring research associates.
•Working knowledge of DOE and other six sigma development tools.
•Working knowledge of chromatography platforms including AKTA/Unicorn systems.
•Strong analytical and organizational skills including adequate statistical skills, and an ability to handle multiple projects to meet various project timelines.
•Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for antibody and protein manufacturing.
•The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and organizational skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work in a fast-paced team-centered environment. The candidate will be expected to present findings at internal and/or external meetings.
•Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with at least 15 years of relevant experience, MS with at least 10 years, or PhD with at least 3-4 years of relevant experience.
Doing Work that Matters
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