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USP Scientist (H/F/X)

July 24th 2023

Exothera is a contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) dedicated to virus, viral vector, and nucleic acids production. As a Univercells company, Exothera provides best-in-class bioprocessing expertise that capitalizes on novel manufacturing technologies. The company delivers accelerated discovery services as well as process development/optimization to rapidly reach GMP clinical and commercial production of viruses, viral vectors, and nucleic acids. At Exothera and Univercells, our mission is to make health equally accessible to all.

Mission Description

At Exothera and Univercells, we are on a mission to make health equally accessible to all. We work every day to apply our biomanufacturing know-how, develop highly performing processes to support our Clients in their needs. Through the combination of various expertises, we create synergies to deliver game-changing process opportunities. This job is the perfect chance to contribute to our mission and be impactful.

Within Exothera USP Team, based in Jumet, you will join a collaborative team full of passionate change-makers. You will be the actor in the successful development of various upstream processes. You will select and implement the most efficient approaches & technologies enabling you to maximize the process performance while meeting quality goals. Working closely with the downstream analytical & CMC teams, you will also facilitate the integration of the cell culture part into a complete process that would be then applied to produce life-saving targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify & implement efficient upstream technologies for gene therapy applications with the focus on bioreactor process development for mammalian cell cultures based viral vectors. Design, plan and execute upstream experiments for various projects,
  • Process transfer from/to internal & external partners,
  • Participate in internal development of platformed process solutions to develop standardized portfolio,
  • Excel in design of experiment, data analysis & presentation / reporting to Customers to orientate the next steps of the project,
  • Documentat experiments & their outcome to ensure knowledge management,
  • Participate in internal initiatives with the focus on operational excellence & continuous improvement.

Candidate profile

  • Advanced degree in life sciences/biochemistry/biology or bioengineering (MSc or Ph.D.), or equivalent
  • A minimum of 5 years experience with upstream technologies (cell culture in bioreactors, virus or viral vector production)
  • Understanding of the development, scale-up, and implementation of bioprocess upstream technologies
  • General understanding of pharmaceutical development, Quality & CMC 
  • Solid data analysis capacity, experience in DoE
  • Strong organizational skills with appetite for continuous improvement & operational excellency
  • Proactivity and flexibility
  • Team spirit
  • Experience with Customer interactions, such as in a CRO or CDMO is an asset
  • Fluent English is mandatory, French is a definite asset

Offer

USP Scientist

Contact Details

https://www.univercells.com/careers/jobs/snr-usp-scientist-exothera/00628