Senior Process Engineer, Viral Vector, Downstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $97,372.00 - $146,058.00; bonus/equity: shor...
Ph.d. in chemical or biochemical engineering
Hands-on downstream process development
Lentiviral vector purification experience
The role involves building and leading a high-performing team to accelerate AstraZeneca's emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and leading a high-performing team to accelerate AstraZeneca's emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.
  • Candidates will design and optimize scalable Lentiviral Vector purification processes targeting yield, purity, potency, and consistency.
  • The position offers a competitive base pay range of $97,372.00 to $146,058.00 along with equity incentives and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves building and leading a high-performing team to accelerate AstraZeneca's emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
  • Hands-on downstream process development
  • Lentiviral Vector purification experience
  • Chromatography and UF/DF/TFF expertise
  • DOE and QbD principles application
  • cGMP compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with next-generation purification technologies
  • PAT/digital tools for process monitoring
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Innovation in evaluating new consumables
  • Knowledge management system experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years industry experience
  • M.S. with 4+ years industry experience
  • B.S. with 5+ years industry experience
  • Hands-on viral vector purification background
  • Understanding of FDA/EMA gene therapy guidance

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