Process Development Downstream Associate Scientist

Overview

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FDB call Genki. 

 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

 

 

Summary:

The Downstream Process Development Associate Scientist functions to assist in the planning and execution of complex laboratory experiments and activities necessary for gene therapy, vaccine, and recombinant protein purification process development with priorities set by supervisor/project lead to achieve project goals. The individual typically provides technical support for GMP activities and represents the Downstream Process Development group during process transfer and manufacturing support. This individual will have familiarity with a range of purification technologies including centrifugation, filtration technologies (TFF and depth), chromatographic separations and basic laboratory analytical techniques (SDS-PAGE, spectroscopy, pH/conductivity meters, etc.)

 

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Essential Functions:

• Prepare, execute, and monitor viral and protein purification processes at the direction of project leads, appropriately observing and recording data
• Independently prepares, executes, and maintains liquid chromatography systems
• Independently prepares, executes, and maintains direct and tangential flow filtration systems
• Prepares buffers, samples, and records data
• Maintains the process development lab and its equipment
• Technically and physically support GMP activities during preparation and execution
• Communicate effectively, both within the PD group and cross-functionally
• Author and edit standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks following FDBT procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

 

Required Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience with general laboratory setting and techniques (pipetting, dilutions, aseptic technique, etc.)
• Good understanding of relevant sciences (physics, chemistry, biochemistry)
• Good understanding viral and/or protein purification strategies
• Excellent understanding of laboratory and chemical safety
• Experience with protein analytical techniques
• Experience with routine equipment troubleshooting
• Familiar with cGMP concepts
• Understanding and application of the scientific method in problem solving

 

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with other members of a group in a team-based environment
• Ability to work independently and reliably at the direction of project leads and/or senior scientists
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced, high-integrity, scientific group setting
• Ability to effectively provide guidance to others on processing equipment and general lab procedures
• Takes initiative in improving own work and responsibilities outside on normal job functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Good self-discipline and attention to detail.
• Must have good planning, organizational, and time management skills
• The ability to work in team oriented environment is essential, as this person will work closely with other members of the Process Development Group and participate on multidisciplinary project teams.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing t