What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Scientist position at Astrix?
We are currently hiring for a Upstream Manufacturing Scientist to join a dynamic and growing biopharmaceutical company. If you are passionate about working in the biotechnology field and have experience in manufacturing processes, we want to hear from you!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of manufacturing associates and engineers to execute upstream batches.
- Perform cell culture and bioreactor operations (single-use fed-batch bioreactors) at various scales.
- Conduct harvest clarification processes using centrifuges and depth filters at multiple scales.
- Ensure timely execution of engineering and clinical batches.
- Develop operating equipment specifications and improve manufacturing techniques.
- Utilize programs to collect and analyze operating data for real-time adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- Interpret and follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Adhere to GMP standards in the manufacturing area and lead compliance with environmental health and safety policies.
- Review executed manufacturing and packaging batch records, along with associated supporting documents.
- Coordinate investigations and implement corrections for issues identified during batch execution.
- Perform additional tasks as required or assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Expertise in independently designing, executing, analyzing, and documenting all stages of process development.
- Strong foundational knowledge and subject matter expertise in executing engineering and clinical batches.
- Experience working in GMP and aseptic manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with single-use manufacturing consumables, including bags, tube sets, columns, and process manifolds.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and spreadsheets.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP batch manufacturing and packaging documentation, including audit and review processes.
- Familiarity with cleaning verification and validation processes.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
