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Sr. Associate Scientist I
701 W MAIN ST STE 215 Durham, NC 22701 US
Job Description
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting AAV upstream manufacturing including but not limited to cell culture, transfection, and harvest for mid-large scale bioreactors
- Supporting downstream AAV purification via chromatography-based methods
- Monitoring AAV process yields & efficiency
- Assessing / characterizing process related impurities
- Maintaining digital laboratory notebooks with proper documentation
- Assisting with development and maintenance of SOPs
- Presenting data and findings to diverse groups both internally and externally facing
- Providing innovative and ambitious solutions to challenges
- Staying up to date in current developments in the AAV manufacturing field
Qualifications / Training & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, or a relevant field with 2-3yrs experience or Master’s degree with 1-2yrs experience
- Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practices for bioprocessing, manufacturing & analytics
- Strong track record of building successful relationships with supervisors, peers, suppliers, customers, partners and stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with multiple individuals.
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to switch focus as needed
- Ability to keep accurate and organized records
- Knowledge of chromatography-based purification
- General molecular/microbiology skills
- Expertise in aseptic technique
- Track record of prioritizing multiple, complex, high priority tasks and ensuring timely delivery to meet project needs
- A strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially with Microsoft Excel
- The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift 15 pounds unassisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
- Experience with AAV process development and troubleshooting (upstream & downstream)
- Proficiency with Unicorn software and writing methods
- Experience with analytical assays related to AAV
- Experience with packing, cleaning and testing chromatography columns
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