Job Opportunity: Senior Scientist, Gene Therapy Purification Process Development, Pfizer, Chesterfield, MO
ROLE SUMMARY
A Senior Scientist (level R4) position is available in the Gene Therapy Purification Process Development group, Bioprocess R&D. The successful applicant will have experience in laboratory research, and a desire to continue in a laboratory-focused role. This position will join a larger team of scientists across multiple sites focused on developing and optimizing recovery and purification processes for gene therapy vectors for early- and late-phase clinical trials. The Senior Scientist will be responsible for working with fellow scientists on technology development initiatives as well as developing robust, efficient, scalable strategies for improving process performance.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include studies at wide range of scales, from high throughput/small scale to pilot/manufacturing scale. Based on the analyses of these studies, this position will be expected to develop and test new hypotheses to improve the fundamental understanding of recovery and purification processes. This position will be expected to prepare internally reviewed technical reports, make oral presentations to scientists and management, and publish externally. The Senior Scientist will be responsible for executing operational efficiency improvements and planning and implementing improvements across Bioprocess R&D work processes. The successful candidates must be able to endorse change to business infrastructure to ensure pipeline, legacy and technology success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD with 0-3 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3-6 years of experience with a concentration in a biological or engineering discipline (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering).
- Experience in recombinant protein purification process development, technology transfer and/or bioprocess manufacturing required.
- A good understanding of protein chemistry and protein analytics, including the recent scientific literature, is required.
- The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and computer skills are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Diverse work experience recovering gene therapy vectors.
- Experience with high throughput technologies and Design of Experiments (DoE) is preferred.
- Experience transferring biologics processes to pilot plants or manufacturing organizations, and knowledge of data acquisition and controls systems in these environments is desirable.
- Experience taking a late-stage project through process validation and commercialization is desired.
- It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to have a strong working knowledge of the drug development process for progression of a biological candidate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
OTHER JOB DETAILS
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Prior to application, please contact Kate Stuart kate.stuart@vanderbilt.edu for more information as this is a posting from an alumnus offering to assist in the process.