MSAT Lead: Bioconjugation & ADC/AOC Expert

Abzena

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Abzena is seeking an experienced and highly skilled MSAT Engineer/Scientist with deep expertise in bioconjugation, including ADCs and AOCs, to support clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing. The MSAT engineer will bridge process development and manufacturing, ensuring successful technology transfer, readiness, and robustness across the product lifecycle.

The role requires leading tech transfers, drafting cGMP documents, and supporting investigations while ensuring compliance with GDP, GLP,

Qualifications

  • PhD or MS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in biopharma MSAT or technical operations, focusing on ADC/AOC processes.
  • Strong GMP operations knowledge and batch documentation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to GDP, GLP, and cGMP requirements and Abzena policies.
  • Serve as MSAT SME for bioconjugation (ADC/AOC) across development to commercial.
  • Lead technology transfer into cGMP manufacturing and conduct risk assessments.
  • Author and revise cGMP batch records and related documentation.
  • Support process investigations and root-cause analyses for conjugation, UF/DF, and chromatography.

Skills

MSAT
Bioconjugation
GMP manufacturing
Technology transfer
Batch records

Education

PhD or MS in Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Abzena is seeking an experienced and highly skilled MSAT Engineer/Scientist with deep expertise in bioconjugation, including ADCs and AOCs, to support clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing. The MSAT engineer will bridge process development and manufacturing, ensuring successful technology transfer, readiness, and robustness across the product lifecycle.

The role requires leading tech transfers, drafting cGMP documents, and supporting investigations while ensuring compliance with GDP, GLP,

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