Scientist I Bioreactor Process Design (all genders)

Evote; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in bioprocess technology is seeking a Scientist I for Bioreactor Process Design. This role involves developing and refining cutting-edge continuous bioprocessing systems while ensuring optimal lab activities and thorough documentation. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree and relevant experience to significantly impact the biotechnology industry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with ideally 3 years of experience.
• Experience with cell culture operations and filtration techniques.
• Strong writing skills and efficient documentation.

Responsabilités

• Perform upstream process development for various projects.
• Assist in all lab activities including experiment execution and analysis.
• Ensure accurate documentation for successful regulatory submissions.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Documentation efficiency

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Formation

Master’s degree in engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Description du poste

Scientist I Bioreactor Process Design

Permanent contract / CDI

General Summary:

Just-Evotec Biologics is looking for Scientist I of Bioreactor Process Design to join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team working on upstream process development (perfusion and intensified fed-batch) projects. In this role, you will participate in further developing and refining Just’s next-generation continuous bioprocessing platform, which we are currently running in our Seattle and Redmond manufacturing facilities at 500L and 1000L scale. Just-Evotec employees are driven by our mission: to expand access to therapeutics by substantially driving down the cost of goods through process technology development. This role is well-positioned to have a substantial impact on patients and the biotechnology industry.

This position will be part of a team to perform upstream process development for early and late-stage processes and will include process development, optimisation, characterization, and technology transfer for intensified, continuous processes. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, curious, and work well in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively over teleconferences and web-based meetings, are necessary.

Missions and responsibilities :

• Assisting in all Lab activities including experiment execution, Bioreactor assembly, Autoclave, Media/buffer preparation, Bioreactor sampling and daily sample analysis, Sample storage etc.
• Executing statistically designed experiments (DOE) either independently or with support from Senior Scientists/manager.
• Responsible for bench-scale bioreactor operations including run preparation, bioreactor assembly, autoclave, inoculation, daily sampling and analytics, troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Responsible for equipment calibrations and Media preparations in the Lab.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of lab activities and write appropriate technical reports for successful regulatory submission.
• Ensure the upstream development (USP) labs and equipment is maintained under optimal working conditions and assume responsibility for specific instruments.
• Contribute to investigations (e.g., deviations) as required to help identify the root cause and propose and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out Development/Characterisation/optimisation experiments, accurately document results, and produce experimental reports. Support tech transfer with manufacturing organizations (internal and external)
• Responsible for own professional attitude and for sharing knowledge for the benefit of others or on demand.
• Author, amend and review operating documents, such as WI, SOPs, guidelines, and data records. Willing to take on additional activities.
• Documenting best practices and technical results in ELNs, SOPs, summary reports, etc.
• Working with vendors and manufacturers.
• Potential for weekend work (5-day work week/ 2 consecutive days off).

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

• Excellent attention to detail, focused when completing technical tasks.
• Strong writing skills and efficient at documentation.
• Excellent experimental design and analysis skills.
• Able to stay organized in complex situations, keep track of multiple tasks and data
• Enthusiastic problem-solver.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with cell culture operations, filtration techniques, automation, analysing data using statistical tools.

Experience and education :

• Master’s degree in engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with ideally 3 years of experience.
  

Other information :

• Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, and team-oriented environment

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.