Associate Engineer/Engineer I, Cell Culture Development

MyGradJob; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MyGradJob in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a candidate to support recombinant protein production processes in our cell culture development laboratory. This role focuses on enhancing existing media and increasing process robustness through experimentation and optimization.

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering, alongside experience in biotechnology. Strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cell culture manufacturing processes for protein production.
• Enhance existing media through statistical experiments.
• Conduct and document laboratory bioreactor experiments.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Biotechnology development

Aseptic operations

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

MilliporeSigma is the North American life science brand of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany – a leading science and technology company. It offers a broad range of innovative products and services to biotech and pharmaceutical drug therapies businesses. Through dedicated collaboration with the scientific and engineering communities, and as one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry, the brand serves as a strategic partner to customers and helps advance the promise of life science.

Job Description

Support the development of cell culture manufacturing processes for recombinant protein production in the small scale cell culture development laboratory. This position will focus on enhancing existing media through statistically designed experiments and on increasing process robustness through media optimization. The candidate’s goals will be to increase process robustness and productivity by systematically evaluating a broad nutritional space. Conduct and document laboratory bioreactor experiments with a focus on process definition and understanding, assist in experimental design and troubleshooting, and analyze data. Work closely with pilot scale and tech transfer teams for execution of development projects. Candidates must be strong team players and have an ability to collaborate effectively on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and technical experience in mammalian cell culture/biotechnology related development including aseptic operations, cell biology, biochemistry, analytical techniques, and bioreactor operations.
• Familiarity working with complex laboratory operations, instrumentation and control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and creativity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bio/Chemical Engineering or related field with 0-2+ years’ experience required.

Additional Information

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