Scientist

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to join their team in the development and scale-up of innovative processes for veterinary vaccines. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting technical investigations, and managing project timelines to ensure the successful transfer of technologies to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioprocess development and a passion for improving health outcomes through cutting-edge research. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years experience in vaccine/biopharmaceuticals R&D.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale up processes for microbial and cell cultivations.
• Coordinate project timelines and track team activities effectively.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Project tracking tools

R&D lab facilities

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $53.00/hr

Recruitment Lead || Hiring Clinical/Scientific professionals!!

Responsibilities:

• Works independently as a team member on the development and scale up of processes or technologies of microbial, virus and cell cultivations, biomolecules concentration and purification and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics.
• Works independently as a team member on the transfer of processes or technologies of microbial, virus and cell cultivations, biomolecules concentration and purification and final formulation of veterinary vaccines and therapeutics to the production lines.
• Works independently as a team member on the development of processes or technologies and its transfer to the production lines within the timelines set for this purpose, whereby these processes and technologies meet the requirements of the customer with regard to safety, quality, cost-efficiency, practical applicability and consistency.
• Works independently as a team member on technical investigations, validation and/or process improvement projects.
• Examine issues from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.

Key capabilities include standard project management activities:

• Development of timelines, use of project tracking tools, definition of deliverables, definition of roles and responsibilities, risk identification tracking and mitigation.
• Coordinates and tracks team activities by leading or participating in core team meetings, communicates project risks and status to appropriate stakeholders and escalates issues to sponsors as needed in advance of deviation from project plans.
• Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering and process tools.
• Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the R&D lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
• Creates and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation.
• Displays our Company's leadership behaviors and demonstrate a high emotional intelligence.
• Effectively collaborates with peers on site and above site as required. Contributes to international projects (Global Projects).
• Interact closely with fellow scientists from your own and other departments. If required with external collaboration partners.
• Actively contributes to the improvement or acceleration of activities within the department, also in the field of Environment Health and Safety.
• Trains and guides employees and/or trainees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology +4 years’ experience in vaccine/biopharmaceuticals Research and Development, Process Development and/or biological manufacturing or closely related field or Master degree +3 years’ experience or PhD with +1 in related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to solving problems inclusive of diverse perspectives (e.g. safety, compliance, manufacturing).
• Can work together in multidisciplinary and international teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in bioprocess scale up and vaccine manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of USDA regulations.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements for manufacturing and testing of biological products.
• Understanding statistics and application to process monitoring and control.
• Excellent project management, documentation and writing skills.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Manufacturing