Downstream Bioprocess Specialist
We are seeking a highly qualified professional to fill the position of Downstream Bioprocess Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for the downstream processes and equipment of our new biofactory.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Performing downstream processing steps in our test center (preparative chromatography, virus inactivation, ultra/diafiltration, final bulk filling)
* Procuring, installing, qualifying and validating bioprocess equipment according to GMP guidelines
* Collaborating with our project team and various departments (quality management, engineering, procurement) as well as external companies (general planning company, vendors)
You will also contribute to establishing and maintaining a regulated manufacturing environment (GMP), including writing and reviewing SOPs, master batch records and process equipment recipes, hygienic concept; managing and procuring long-lead manufacturing consumables.
In addition, you will be responsible for training future operators for the GMP production, implementing a training concept and optimizing biotechnological process steps in the downstream area, as well as production flows.
To be successful in this role, you should have a university degree in biotechnology or a comparable field, sound knowledge and several years of experience in downstream processing of biotherapeutics, with a focus on chromatography, TFF and filtration. Experience with production scales of 500 L or higher and GMP experience are an advantage.
Key Qualifications:
* University degree in biotechnology or comparable
* Sound knowledge and several years of experience in downstream processing of biotherapeutics
* Experience with production scales of 500 L or higher
* GMP experience is an advantage
Personal Skills:
* Fast comprehension
* Self-reliant and shows initiative
* Works carefully with high degree of reliability and sense of responsibility
* Hands-on mentality
* Language skills: German and English (very good spoken and written skills)
* IT skills: Microsoft Office applications
What We Offer:
We offer excellent benefits, work-life balance, growth opportunities, and health and wellbeing support.
Benefits:
* Excellent Benefits
* Work-Life Balance
* Growth Opportunities
* Health and Wellbeing Support
Requirements:
Please note that we require German and English language skills (very good spoken and written skills).