Process Development Associate

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-site lab

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Process Development Associate to join the Cell Culture Development Group in PMPD.

You will design bench-scale culture studies, screen antibody candidates, and optimize media/feeds for clinical and eventual commercial manufacturing in a non-GMP, on-site lab in Tarrytown, NY. The role requires a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering or related field with 0–2 years in a lab, strong data analysis, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Bio-related Engineering with 0–2 years of lab experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to record, analyze, and document development data.
• Comfort with maintaining lab safety and equipment, and working both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and run bench-scale cell culture studies in shaker flasks, single-use bioreactors, and glass bioreactors (2L–15L) to screen top antibody candidates.
• Support cell line selection and develop media and feed strategies for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare media, feeds, buffers and reagents; operate and maintain bioreactor and analytical equipment.
• Analyze data statistically and maintain accurate, organized critical data.
• Collaborate with cell line development, scale-up, purification, analytics, and manufacturing teams.
• Author development reports and electronic lab notebook entries; review manufacturing records.
• Drive technology transfer through written process transmittals, troubleshooting, and on-site support to manufacturing campaigns in Albany, NY.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactors

Data analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Process development

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Bio-related Engineering

Tools

Ambr250

JMP

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Process Development Associate to join our Cell Culture Development Group within Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development (PMPD), supporting our early-stage development team in a non-GMP, on-site laboratory. In this role, you will develop production processes for monoclonal antibodies by screening top antibody candidates, selecting cell lines, and developing media and feeds, while collaborating with colleagues across cell line development, scale-up, purification, analytics, and manufacturing. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Location: Tarrytown, New York Work model: On-site

Discover your role:

• Design and run bench-scale cell culture studies in shaker flasks, single-use bioreactors, and glass bioreactors (2L to 15L) to screen top antibody candidates
• Support cell line selection and develop media and feed strategies that enable clinical and commercial manufacturing
• Prepare media, feeds, buffers, and reagents, and operate and maintain bioreactor and analytical equipment
• Analyze data statistically and keep critical data accurate and highly organized
• Partner with colleagues in cell line development, scale-up, purification, analytics, and manufacturing
• Author development reports, complete electronic lab notebook entries, and review manufacturing records
• Drive technology transfer through written process transmittals, troubleshooting, and on-site support to manufacturing campaigns in Albany, NY

This role requires:

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Bio-related Engineering with 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and record keeping abilities to accurately record, analyze, and document development data
• Contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to keep the working environment safe, effective, and efficient
• Work well both independently and in a team, managing multiple projects at once
• Strong initiative and drive to complete ambitious tasks and learn new technologies
• Foundation of scientific or engineering knowledge from academic training or experience

Preferred:

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and automation
• Experience developing fed-batch bioreactor processes, including optimizing feeding strategies and evaluating cell culture media and feed formulations
• Experience with ambr250 and with statistical design and analysis software (e.g., JMP)

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications. For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually) $70,300.00 – $110,100.00

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician‑scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA‑approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award‑winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.