Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist

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Position: Associate Scientist / Senior Associate Scientist - Downstream Process Development

Location: Devens, MA

Job Description:

The Associate Scientist – Downstream Process Development will be working in a science-driven environment and will collaborate with a group of scientists to develop robust and scalable purification processes for our pipeline products. The candidate will work closely in a cross-functional environment and collaborate extensively with the R&D organization to drive speed to the clinic. The successful candidate will be highly proficient in performing chromatography, filtration unit operations as well as conducting necessary analytical assays. To be successful in a highly dynamic environment, the candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing hands-on laboratory experiments involving filtration and chromatography process development.
• Downstream process development, process optimization, process characterization, and tech transfer.
• Support process scale-up activities in the pilot plant, clinical and commercial manufacturing sites.
• Prepare/review technical documents including development/tech transfer reports, batch records, SOPs and CMC regulatory submissions
• Participate on cross-functional teams to progress both early and late stage drug candidates.
• Perform experiments to evaluate and implement innovative next generation technologies

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience with a M.S. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics or equivalent, or B.S. in same fields with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Prior hands-on experience with downstream process development, including preparative chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral inactivation, viral filtration and high throughput robotic platforms is desired.
• Direct knowledge or experience with microbial specific operations (such as refolding, & homogenization) and/or with virus purification is a plus.
• Practical knowledge or understanding of analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC, ELISA, and Electrophoresis based techniques is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of statistical experimental design and data analysis.
• Knowledge of cGMPs as applied to process development and scale up is desired.
• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Distinction between Associate Scientist and Senior Associate Scientist will be based upon level of experience

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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