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GlaxoSmithKline

Associate Scientist - Biopharm Downstream Process Development

GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States,


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Oct 4 2024Are you looking for a challenging opportunity that allows you to leverage your technical expertise to accelerate delivery in biopharmaceuticals? If so, this Associate Scientist, Biopharm Downstream Process Development role could be an exciting opportunity to explore.Biopharm Process Development is a highly experienced Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) organization accountable for delivering robust, cost effective and competitive products and manufacturing processes spanning the full life-cycle of asset development from Discovery through commercialization.Within Biopharm Drug Substance Process Development, the Downstream Process Development department is responsible for the development of purification processes for the manufacture of GSK’s Biopharm assets. The Department is also responsible for the scale-up and tech transfer of the processes to manufacturing facilities all over the world.As an Associate Scientist in Downstream Process Development, you will be a member of a highly skilled team of scientists and engineers responsible for the evaluation and optimization of purification processes. You will be involved in all aspects of the development of purification processes including initial process screening, optimization and characterization, scale-up and tech transfer to clinical manufacturing and/or commercial manufacturing partners for therapeutic proteins including monoclonal antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:Bench-scale laboratory development of purification unit operations such as column chromatography (affinity, ion exchange, HIC, etc.), ultrafiltration, depth filtration and centrifugationInitial process screening; optimization and characterization; virus clearance validationScale-up and tech transfer to clinical manufacturing and/or commercial manufacturing partnersExecution and documentation of scientific experiments in a timely manner and with high qualityBasic Qualifications:Master's degree (Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology) or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of industry laboratory experienceKnowledge of protein chemistry and purification techniquesKnowledge of routine laboratory techniques or plant equipment/operationsPreferred Qualifications:Purification process development experienceBasic knowledge of GxP policies and procedures; basic knowledge of regulatory requirements of the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to learn new techniques independently

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