Engineer Iii, Downstream Purification

PPD (Thermo Fisher)

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Chromatography-based purification platforms
Akta system and unicorn software expertise
Ultrafiltration/diafiltration operations
This role focuses on developing and evaluating downstream bioprocessing solutions within a collaborative, customer-facing technical environment

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on developing and evaluating downstream bioprocessing solutions within a collaborative, customer-facing technical environment.
  • You will design and execute experiments using AKTA systems to optimize chromatography methods and evaluate process performance.
  • The position offers the opportunity to work with globally renowned scientists at the forefront of scientific innovation in St. Louis, MO.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on developing and evaluating downstream bioprocessing solutions within a collaborative, customer-facing technical environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chromatography-based purification platforms
  • AKTA system and UNICORN software expertise
  • Ultrafiltration/diafiltration operations
  • Experimental data analysis and interpretation
  • Technical documentation and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Mechanistic or machine learning modeling experience
  • DOE-based study design knowledge
  • External customer technical discussion skills
  • Multivariate data analysis capabilities
  • Process scale-up and technology transfer exposure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years industry experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2+ years industry experience with Master's or PhD
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Pass comprehensive background check including drug screening

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

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