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Senior Scientist Cell-Based Process Technologies (M/F)
January 7th 2021
At Univercells Vaccines, we believe in the power of human ingenuity to design high-performance and low-footprint manufacturing solutions for improving global access to life-saving medicines at an affordable cost. Our innovation department continually monitors the state-of-the-art in bioprocessing platforms and contributes to the advancement of engineering solutions that help us to achieve our objectives. As Senior Scientist Cell-Based Process Technologies, you will be responsible for all operations within the Innovation department that focus on cell culture-based process technology platforms, covering all possible expression systems (both microbial e.g. bacterial, yeast and non-microbial e.g. insect cells, mammalian cells). The remit of the Cell-Based Process Technologies Group extends from screening and selection of gene and virus vector technologies and expression systems to all upstream and downstream processing technologies relating to cell-based production platforms.
Mission Description
Main tasks include:
- Remain up to date on the state-of-the-art in bioprocessing technologies of relevance for Univercells, through appropriate channels;
- Analyze process innovation challenges and propose achievable engineering solutions meeting user requirements, as defined;
- Plan and execute process innovation projects, from concept to functional process prototype, with potential further scaling to industrial-size solutions;
- Prepare and transfer all documentation, data and knowledge to (internal or external) technology recipients;
- Identify IP opportunities and prepare associated documentation, as appropriate;
- Assist in due diligence of external process technology providers, as required;
- Provide technical assistance in support of the commercialization of new technology concepts, when requested;
- Manage department resources, including laboratories and equipment, staff, budget, reagents and consumables etc.
Candidate profile
- PhD in a relevant field of life sciences, such as biology, (bio)chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences or similar fields
- Not less than 5 years of experience in research & development in the biopharmaceutical industry, focused on cell culture technologies; additional (direct or indirect) experience with downstream process technologies is a significant plus
- Prior experience with the set-up and operation of a laboratory (operating procedures, work planning, stock management…) is highly preferred
- Prior experience with viral and non-viral production processes, different expression systems (e.g. microbial and non-microbial) and technologies (e.g. adherent vs. suspension culture) is a significant plus
- Passion for scientific & technological innovation
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and (scientific) writing skills
- Strong people management skills, ability to influence others with impact
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in English (both written and oral) is required; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus
- Experience working in a matrix environment and multicultural environment is a plus
- Ability to think analytically and conceptually and a highly structured mindset
Offer
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