Senior Process Engineer, Viral Vector, Downstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $97,372.00 - $146,058.00; bonus/equity: shor...
Ph.d. in chemical or biochemical engineering
Hands-on downstream process development experience
Lentiviral vector (lvv) purification expertise
The role involves designing and optimizing scalable Lentiviral Vector purification processes for clinical and commercial scales

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and optimizing scalable Lentiviral Vector purification processes for clinical and commercial scales.
  • Candidates will lead a high-performing team to accelerate AstraZeneca's emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.
  • The position offers a competitive base pay range of $97,372.00 - $146,058.00 along with equity incentives and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and optimizing scalable Lentiviral Vector purification processes for clinical and commercial scales.

Salary

Base: $97,372.00 - $146,058.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and long-term equity program available; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, leaves, medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
  • Hands-on downstream process development experience
  • Lentiviral Vector (LVV) purification expertise
  • Chromatography and UF/DF/TFF unit operations
  • DOE and QbD principles application
  • cGMP compliance and regulatory submission support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with next-generation purification technologies
  • PAT/digital tools for process monitoring
  • Knowledge management systems exposure
  • Innovation in evaluating new consumables
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years industry experience OR M.S. with 4+ years OR B.S. with 5+ years
  • Hands-on industry experience in viral vector downstream processing
  • Understanding of FDA/EMA guidance for gene and cell therapy
  • Experience contributing to CMC sections of regulatory filings

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