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Process Development Associate II (Upstream) *PC 986
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$42/hr–$50/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) plan
Posted 21d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The associate will support the development, characterization, and tech transfer of processes for manufacturing purified Lentiviral vectors for gene therapy. Responsibilities include carrying out upstream production, maintaining laboratory equipment, and training team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering with at least 2 years of relevant biotech experience. Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, stirred-tank bioreactors, and various bioprocess analytical techniques is required.
Full job description
Your Role:
As a member of the Miltenyi Biotec team, you will support the development, characterization, and tech transfer of processes to manufacture purified Lentiviral vectors used for pre-clinical and clinical gene therapy products. Additionally, you will apply your cell culture experience to support production, and characterization, of Lentiviral vectors using adherent and suspension-based production platforms. As a result of your attention to detail and keen ability to reliably produce Lentiviral vectors in a cross-functional team, you will support the continued success of Miltenyi Biotec as a whole.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out all aspects of upstream vector production with the goal in mind that every effort is aimed at developing and qualifying processes required for clinical gene therapy products.
Order necessary supplies, maintain laboratory equipment and space, and prepare media and buffers.
Train team members as needed.
Track communication of data and ensure efficient progress towards achieving team objectives.
Requirements:
B.S. Degree in the life sciences or engineering with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Previous biotech industry experience is preferred, specifically in the fields of gene therapy and virology.
Adherent and/or suspension mammalian cell culture, transfection and harvest of viral vectors and/or antibodies using aseptic techniques.
Strong experience utilizing stirred-tank bioreactors in the production of viral vectors and/or antibodies. Disposable and single use stirred-tank bioreactor experience preferred.
An understanding of DO/pH control loops, PID settings, and scale up and scale down parameters.
Practical knowledge in a range of bioprocess analytical techniques, such as but not limited to, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, qPCR, Western Blot analysis, and ELISA.
Superb documentation and organizational skills, capable of providing summaries and generating reports to support technical transfer to Manufacturing as well as process qualification.
Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Weekend and holiday work may be required to maintain cell culture vessels or set up assays.
Experience with late-stage product development, application of QbD principles, as well as statistical design of experiments with JMP software is a plus.
Domestic Travel Requirements - 10% or less
Phyiscal Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands or finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses (e.g., HIV-1), bacteria, body fluids and/or other tissues which may be infectious and have the potential to cause disease. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, face shield, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $42.99/hr - $50.60/hr, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.
Miltenyi Biotec is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law.
Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.
For over 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 5,000 experts from over 75 countries contribute to our sustainable success.
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