What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Course?
The individual in this position will be responsible for supporting and leading various aspects of research, technology transfer, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) processes, and analytical method development. They will also be tasked with supervising junior staff, managing laboratory safety programs, developing new assays or technologies, and contributing to various research projects.
Key Responsibilities :
- Research & Development : Oversee and conduct R&D projects, including bioprocess development, cell therapy research, and supporting clinical trials and IND studies.
- Training & Leadership : Supervise junior staff, implement policies and procedures, and train others on new assays or technologies.
- Technology Transfer & Process Development : Lead technology transfer efforts and assist in the development of new bioprocesses, gene therapies, and cell manufacturing platforms.
- Problem Solving : Investigate unexpected results and provide new experimental strategies to solve issues.
- Cross-functional Collaboration : Work with teams across multiple departments to enable progress in clinical trials and regulatory workstreams (e.g., Phase I / II and BLA enabling).
- Experimental Design & Execution : Design and perform experiments for bioprocessing, product characterization, and bioreactor-based cell culture processes for gene therapy vectors.
- Reporting & Communication : Regularly report progress, present results at group meetings, and contribute to drafting protocols, method development reports, and publications.
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