Process Development Associate I

We are looking for a Process Development Associate I to carry out fermentation and/or recovery experiments, record process data, and maintenance/housekeeping. The Process Development Associate I will assist in troubleshooting activities within the pilot plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparing various types of media, solutions, and buffers that are prepared according to Standard Operating Procedures. Preparing, cleaning, in situ sterilization and monitoring of fixed vessel systems (40L and 500L tanks). Cleaning and operating downstream process equipment, including filtration systems and mixing tanks. Frequent use of aseptic technique in laboratory operations. Ensuring compliance with cGMP policies and procedures. Keeping equipment and laboratory clean, organized and communicating any maintenance issues. Frequent use of support equipment: pH meters, spectrophotometers, YSI, densitometer, Biosafety Cabinet/Laminar flow hoods, shakers, balances/scales, autoclave, microscopes and mixers. Collaborating with BioProcess Development team members, fermentation scientists, formulation scientists and R&D researchers on development and optimization of fermentation (40L and 500L vessels) and downstream processes (membrane separation, filtration and centrifugation). Performing data analysis and presenting results on process experiments. Revising and executing procedural Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain 100% compliance with EH&S policies and procedures.

SKILLS:

Requirements:
Bachelors Degree, High school graduate and equivalent work exp., Special Skill Name, High School + 3 years experience

Skills:
Strong organizational and documentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007. Must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to work third shift.

Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in life sciences or engineering or related fields with at least 1 year of experience with manufacturing and/or pilot plant scale environment working with fermentation and/or recovery processing equipment OR high school diploma and 3 years year of experience with manufacturing and/or pilot plant scale environment working with fermentation and/or recovery processing equipment.