Associate Principal Scientist, Downstream Vaccines And Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&d

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West Point, PA, USA
$139,600.00 - $219,700.00; bonus/equity: eligible ...
Hybrid
Downstream/bio-purification process development
Recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine process design
Column chromatography and filtration unit operations
The Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D team develops and manufactures Drug Substance and Drug Product Intermediates for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline

Job Summary

  • The Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D team develops and manufactures Drug Substance and Drug Product Intermediates for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline.
  • This role involves scientific/technical leadership of a downstream/bio-purification process development team and collaboration with cross-functional teams including Discovery, Analytical, and Formulation.
  • The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, and vacation.

Matching Summary

The Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D team develops and manufactures Drug Substance and Drug Product Intermediates for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline.

Salary

$139,600.00 - $219,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • downstream/bio-purification process development
  • recombinant protein therapeutic/vaccine process design
  • column chromatography and filtration unit operations
  • biomolecule conjugation techniques
  • cGMP manufacturing understanding
  • cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • scientific/technical leadership
  • mentoring junior staff
  • innovation in process development
  • flexibility in responding to priorities
  • attention to laboratory safety

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD with 7/5/3 years of experience
  • 5 years hands-on downstream process optimization
  • Experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE)
  • Experience with AKTA platform (or similar FPLC system)
  • Experience authoring and reviewing CMC regulatory documentation

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