Job Title: MS&T Scientist
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the overall running of the MS&T Bioprocess Laboratory and working across site as part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team to build capability and knowledge in the manufacture of biologics.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute upstream activities (USP) for scale-down model establishments, satellite runs and investigation/improvement studies in the MS&T lab
* Support the transfer of new products (NPI) into the MS&T laboratory
* Provide upstream specialist support to the site and the network for non-routine analysis and troubleshooting
* Author and review standard operating procedures and technical reports
* Support multidisciplinary teams (MS&T, quality, analytics, regulatory) for process improvement and troubleshooting
* Assure effective application of Lean Six Sigma and Change Management tools in the MS&T lab team
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree qualification with minimum 5 years of experience, Master of Science degree qualification with minimum of 3 years' experience, or PhD degree qualification (scientific discipline in biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, process engineering or equivalent).
Technical Expertise:
* Biologics drug substance upstream and downstream operations
* Analytical testing
* Process development and tech transfer
Personal Qualities:
* Ability to work as part of a team but also on own initiative as well
* Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure
* Effective communicator and deep technical expertise in science
* Proven ability around working cross functionally