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Senior Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development

Senior Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development

United States Posted 2025-06-03

Job Title - Senior Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development

Work Location - Cranbury NJ

Job Summary

Designs, executes and authors downstream purification development, tech transfer, and optimization studies. Conduct pilot scale material generation runs. Partners with other internal PD teams during process tech transfer, and supports GMP manufacturing and related investigation studies. Participates in client calls and face to face meetings with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Works independently on bench scale purification process development, optimization and process transfer studies. Designs and executes pilot - scale experiments to support non-GMP material generation.
Manages project workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
Performs independent data analysis and interpretation and develops strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
Authors study protocols and reports, and ensures all data is reported clearly and accurately; Serves as trainer for inter and intradepartmental staff as needed.
Assists with tech transfer to GMP manufacturing and supports deviations and investigations.
Serves as downstream purification Smes to participates in client calls and face to face meetings. Provides project plans and updates to clients.
Authors downstream lab equipment SOPs; maintains equipment functionality and coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance
Performs job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
Completes all required training (i.e. safety, equipment, etc.)
May be required to assist in other departments or assigned duties.
Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goal.

Qualifications

Bachalor in Life Sciences or related field, or experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization.
Hands on experience in downstream purification process development and lab scale experimental execution, including chromatography, UFDF, TFF, viral inactivation and filtration, etc.
Experience with pilot scale operation is a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
Experience in a cGMP environment is highly desirable
Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $50,000-85,000

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to the openings. Employee holding the position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertis and company business needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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