Cell Culture Technology Development Sr. Scientist/Investigator (BPD)

Job ID: WD115252
Job date: 2017-04-26
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Company : GlaxoSmithKline 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
We are seeking a candidate to drive implementation of automation solutions, process analytical technology (PAT), and advanced data analysis capabilities in biopharmaceutical upstream process development. In terms of automation, we aim to free our scientists from repetitive manual work and increase the pace of process development by embedding innovative automation solutions into our daily work. These solutions must also be coupled with streamlined data acquisition, storage, and visualization tools to derive maximum insight from our data. We also seek to gain a deeper understanding of our cells and processes using both traditional and innovative analytical techniques to monitor both process and product quality.

The candidate must be highly motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment. The position will involve collaboration with colleagues across the organization, including downstream process development, analytical methods development, and GMP manufacturing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Basic qualifications:

• B.S./M.S. in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, bioinformatics, or a related discipline with 5-10 years of industry experience

• Expertise in laboratory automation (e.g., ambr15, ambr250, Tecan, Hamilton, etc.) and/or high-throughput analytical tools

• Experience with multivariate analysis (e.g., PCA, PLS) of large data sets or other innovative bioinformatics or modeling techniques

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, bioinformatics, or a related discipline with 2-5 years of industry experience

• Skills related to process analytical technologies such as Raman spectroscopy, including chemometrics

• Experience evaluating and implementing new platform technologies

• Hands-on mammalian or microbial bioreactor experience


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