Job Description
Job Description
Description:
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Responsible for providing technical and scientific support of upstream, clarification and ultrafiltration processes for commercial production of Biologics, including process and product investigations/troubleshooting, continuous process improvement and life-cycle management, technology transfer and process validation.
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This individual may contribute as a member of various cross- functional teams and may interact with other departments within, including Manufacturing, QA, QC, PD, Engineering and RA.
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Assist in design and execution of continuous process improvements, aimed at improving robustness, capacity, and productivity.
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Provide technical expertise in identifying opportunities/areas, planning, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data and documenting results towards continuous process improvement, including reducing recurring deviations, and increasing level of safety and/or compliance.
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Provide high quality of written study proposals, research and development reports, and investigation reports.
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Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process discrepancies and quality investigations of a complex technical nature
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Execute cell culture or clarification process improvement, troubleshooting and manufacturing technical support.
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Assist in analyzing complex technical problems, then finding and implementing solutions.
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Apply fundamental scientific and biological principles to practical technical challenges.
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Under supervision, plan and execute experimental studies.
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Work closely with his/her supervisor and coworkers in managing multiple work streams and projects.
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Provide input to departmental management towards making functional decisions.
Requirements
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Minimum BS in Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering or related disciplines
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Minimum of 1 year work experience in the biotechnology industry.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple tasks and demands.
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Prefer hands-on experience in cell culture or depth filtration, ultra-filtration in lab or manufacturing scale.
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Knowledge of GMP working environments
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Have basic knowledge of mammalian cell culture
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Independently design and execute cell culture experiments related to characterization of cell culture parameters
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Apply engineering principles in scaling up from bench to pilot plant or GMP manufacturing scale.
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Manage and maintain data in an organized manner. This includes keeping proper GLP lab documentation, authoring technical reports, tech transfer documents and preparing scientific presentations as needed.
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Demonstrate teamwork/collaboration and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
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Be customer focused, results oriented, science driven and embrace our values.
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Have the attitude to proactively learn new technologies and manage changes in cell culture process development and improvement.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.