Scientist - Development in Therapeutics Production & Quality

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Scientist - Development to design and implement process development experiments for upstream and downstream operations, including cell culture, bioreactors, and purification methods.

Experience with plasmid DNA purification, viral vectors, and HPLC is preferred. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in a relevant science; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant scientific field.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred for seniority.
• Experience with GMP/bioprocess workflows is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects within GMP/ECTL with guidance and execute processes.
• Provide input on SOPs and process flow revisions.
• Document and report experimental data (batch records, HPLC reports).
• Ensure compliance with quality/regulatory requirements and address deviations.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration, and procurement.
• Train staff on basic techniques and cGMP equipment usage.
• Perform additional duties to meet department and institution goals.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactors

Protein purification

Chromatography

Plasmid DNA purification

Lentiviral vectors

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Scientist - Development in Therapeutics Production & Quality

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Laboratory Sciences & Support

Department

GMP & TPQ

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

JR7494

Job Description

Join our Team!

The Therapeutics Production and Quality department within our Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility is looking for a Scientist - Development to design and implement process development experiments with minimal supervision including both upstream and downstream unit operations. In this role you will perform small scale cell culture experiments, set up and run bioreactors for culture of mammalian or bacterial cells, and optimize purification methods using various chromatography techniques. Experience in mammalian and bacterial cell culture, bioreactors, protein purification, plasmid DNA purification, tangential flow filtration and various other filtration techniques is preferred. You will generate purified plasmid DNA and gene therapy vectors including Lentiviral.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate multiple aspects of projects/processes within area (GMP/ECTL) with guidance, and execute processes (e.g., tech transfer & scale-up runs, HPLC/biologic assays, manufacturing of cellular therapeutics) utilizing appropriate techniques, equipment, and methods.

• Provide inputs regarding revisions to SOPs and/or process flows within area.

• Support development, documentation, and reporting of relevant experimental data (e.g., production batch records, HPLC reports, summary reports for manufacturing campaigns).

• Monitor and document compliance with quality and regulatory requirements; and address deviations.

• Support monitoring and stocking of supplies, and calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and purchase of equipment within area.

• Instruct other staff in basic techniques, procedures, and systems within area (e.g., operations of cGMP equipment and control software).

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Master's OR PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience in relevant scientific area (e.g., GMP: chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biotechnology; ECTL: cellular biology, molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry).

• Experience exception: 5+ years of experience in relevant area with Master's

• Experience exception: 3+ years of experience in relevant area with PhD

• Prior experience in relevant area to own domain (e.g., upstream/downstream cGMP experience, process development, HPLC/biological assays) strongly preferred.

• Experience in lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Scientist - Development in Therapeutics Production & Quality.

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