Downstream Process Scientist I (Biologics)

Lundbeck A/S, H; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 10%

Flexible PTO

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

401k with company match

Job summary

Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals (Lu-SBP) in Bothell, WA, seeks a Scientist I for downstream process development to advance biologics pipelines from preclinical to late-stage development.

The role focuses on scalable purification processes, collaboration with upstream, analytical, and formulation teams, and supporting tech transfer to manufacturing while ensuring robust process performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience in biopharmaceutical industry or Masters and 6 years’ experience or PhD and 0-2 years’ experience or a relevant combination.
• Extensive knowledge of protein purification using column chromatography and filtration techniques including UF/DF, depth filtration, viral inactivation, and viral filtration.
• Ability to independently design scientifically rigorous experiments and interpret complex datasets.
• Skilled in Unicorn-based AKTA programming and result evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, executes, and interprets downstream process development studies supporting clinical and commercial biologics programs.
• Presents scientific strategy, experimental results, and risks to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Authors and reviews development documents, protocols, and technical reports for process development activities.
• Provides technical support during manufacturing implementation and tech transfer.
• Collaborates with upstream, analytical, and formulation development groups to ensure robust processes.

Skills

Chromatography

UF/DF

Depth filtration

Viral inactivation

Viral filtration

Experimental design

Data analysis

AKTA Unicorn programming

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years OR Master's 6+ years OR PhD 0-2 years

Tools

Unicorn AKTA programming

Job description

Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals (Lu-SBP) in Bothell, WA, seeks a Scientist I for downstream process development to advance biologics pipelines from preclinical to late-stage development.

The role focuses on scalable purification processes, collaboration with upstream, analytical, and formulation teams, and supporting tech transfer to manufacturing while ensuring robust process performance and quality.