What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist, Upstream Process Development and Manufacturing position at Altos Labs?
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value : Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission .
Diversity at Altos
We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
We are seeking a highly experienced senior scientist in upstream process development and manufacturing to join the Technical Operations team within the Institute of Medicine. The candidate will work in a highly dynamic and cross-functional environment. The successful candidate will lead upstream process development and support outsourced GMP manufacturing for Altos programs. Modalities include AAV gene therapy, mRNA, and protein therapeutics.
Responsibilities
- Lead upstream process development for AAV gene therapy, mRNA and protein therapeutics.
- Establish internal upstream capabilities, design and execute on studies for cell culture process improvement and troubleshooting, and produce materials to supply non-clinical studies.
- Manage and collaborate with CDMOs to optimize / improve upstream processes, scale up, and establish in-process control strategies.
- Support GMP manufacturing at CDMOs, review GMP documents, troubleshoot technical issues, support deviation investigation, and lead risk assessment.
- Author, review, and / or approve development reports, regulatory filing, or other controlled documents.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with downstream, analytical development, quality control, QA, Institutes of Science, development sciences, clinical, regulatory, program management, legal and finance.
- Recruit and provide direction and leadership to development associates as the team expands.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory guidelines to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and compliances.
- Actively contribute to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion.
Who You Are
Qualifications
The salary range for Redwood City, CA :
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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What We Want You To Know
We are a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence, and we believe in the values of inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.
Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).
Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.
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Salary : $195,000 - $261,600
