Senior Process Engineer, Viral Vector, Downstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $97,372.00 - $146,058.00; bonus/equity: shor...
Lentiviral vector downstream purification
Chromatography uf df tff operations
Design of experiments doe analysis
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 competitive base pay ranging from $97,372.00 to $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, medical, dental, vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lentiviral Vector downstream purification
  • Chromatography UF DF TFF operations
  • Design of Experiments DOE analysis
  • cGMP regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Scale-up and tech transfer support

Nice-to-have

  • Next-generation purification technologies
  • PAT digital tools experience
  • Knowledge management systems exposure
  • Innovation in process improvement
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 1+ years industry experience required
  • Hands-on downstream process development experience
  • Understanding of cGMP and FDA/EMA guidance

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