Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Upstream Process

Cedent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm located in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead viral upstream process development. Responsibilities include managing laboratory operations, conducting experiments, and authoring technical documents necessary for regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate holds a relevant advanced degree and possesses extensive experience in viral processing and GMP guidelines. This position offers collaboration opportunities across multiple teams and a chance to contribute significantly to product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with viral vector upstream processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process development capabilities and collaborate with teams.
• Develop bench scale suspension culture processes.
• Maintain lab equipment and manage inventory.

Skills

Hands-on experience with viral vector upstream processing

Strong scientific reasoning

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of GMP guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (10 years experience) or Master’s (8 years) or Ph.D. (5 years)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis software (JMP, GraphPad)

Job description

A biotechnology firm located in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead viral upstream process development. Responsibilities include managing laboratory operations, conducting experiments, and authoring technical documents necessary for regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate holds a relevant advanced degree and possesses extensive experience in viral processing and GMP guidelines. This position offers collaboration opportunities across multiple teams and a chance to contribute significantly to product development and commercialization.