The Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D team is responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of 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 is responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of Drug Substance and Drug Product Intermediates for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline.
The Associate Principal Scientist will provide scientific/technical leadership for a downstream/bio-purification process development team and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Discovery, Analytical, and Formulation.
The role offers a competitive salary range of $139,600.00 - $219,700.00, eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Matching Summary
The Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D team is responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of Drug Substance and Drug Product Intermediates for the vaccine and advanced therapy pipeline.
Salary
Base: $139,600.00 - $219,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Downstream process design and development
Recombinant protein purification
Biomolecule conjugation techniques
Column chromatography and filtration
cGMP manufacturing understanding
Statistical design of experiments (DOE)
Nice-to-have
Mentoring junior staff
Process and technology transfer
Authoring CMC regulatory documentation
AKTA platform experience
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities
Key Requirements
BS/MS/PhD with 3-7 years of experience
7+ years for BS, 5+ years for MS, 3+ years for PhD
5+ years hands-on downstream process optimization
Strong understanding of large molecule purification unit operations
Experience with biotherapeutic and/or vaccine production