Sartorius is seeking a self-motivated Senior Upstream Scientist to join the Corporate Research team to be based on-site in Marlborough, MA. This is an exciting opportunity to discover new trends in the design and development of cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. If you are interested in learning more please read on.
To drive the creation of new innovative biomanufacturing solutions, Sartorius has formed an initiative to discover new trends and cutting-edge opportunities for rapid conversion towards next generation continuous and integrated closed manufacturing solutions. This exciting initiative enables the research, process development and clinical production of novel modalities using next generation manufacturing platforms, in partnership with key customers.
Sartorius’ Process Development Services team in the Greater Boston (MA) area is a part of Corporate Research Group and is engaged in the design, development, and optimization of cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes that can be transformed from early pre-clinical stage into cGMP ready manufacturing scale. The incumbent is expected to work closely together with an internal multi-disciplinary product development team, to create forward looking processes that provide a basis for commercial manufacturing that can be integrated into our process solution offering.
What you will accomplish together with us:
You will develop upstream unit operations for both primary cells and cell lines
You will optimize the process of engineering cells with the desired cargo
One of your duties it to scale-up upstream manufacturing processes multiple emerging medicine modalities
Establish critical process parameters that enable successful early clinical stage manufacturing
You will identify critical quality attributes for successful biomanufacturing and develop assays to measure these CQAs
Lead multiple high impact internal and external research projects by establishing priorities, milestones, schedules, and deadlines.
Develop and write process development proposals, conduct hands-on laboratory work to optimize and troubleshoot upstream and downstream manufacturing processes for novel LNP formulations
Responsible for writing, reviewing, and maintaining electronic lab notebooks with the highest level of research integrity.
Responsible for writing project reports, briefs, protocols and making presentations to internal and external partners and project teams as required.
You will participate in technology transfer activities to internal and external collaborators.
Support marketing efforts by writing technical briefs, application notes and peer reviewed publications, leading or assisting with technical presentations at scientific conferences.
Conduct technical investigations and risk assessments related to manufacturing processes.
Support generation of protocols, work instructions, batch records and reports.
Work independently in a matrixed environment.
Perform occasional extended hours and weekends to support ongoing lab activities as needed.
Utilize your knowledge to mentor and support junior staff and build a culture of support and collaboration.
Comply with all site policies such as record retention, ISO requirements, and accountable for good housekeeping in all laboratories.
Comply with biohazard, special clean room and site safety/health procedures and guidelines as required.
Assist other team members and site management team with miscellaneous duties when requested.
What will convince us:
Education:
Experience:
Experience in transfection and transduction of cells with non-viral and viral systems.
You have experience in developing clonal cell lines.
You have experience & knowledge of state-of the-art upstream technologies for cell and gene therapy process development workflows.
You will interface with specialists from target biological application areas and engineering disciplines such as mechanical (hardware, fluidic, thermal), electrical, software, sensor technology (optical, electronical), and chemical.
You have experience working as part of collaborative R&D project team.
Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
Ability to work independently and constructively in a team environment.
Strong personal initiative and be result oriented.
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, capable of clearly expressing technical concepts to people with various levels of technical expertise and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Willingness to Travel up to 20% both foreign and domestic. Work on weekends as required. Work in a Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory.
Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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