Research Associate, Process Development
Precigen
6 months ago
On-site
Germantown, MD
$65,000 - $80,000 USD yearly
Operations
Research Associate– Process Development Upstream
- Perform hands-on work in upstream process development to execute cell culture using shake flasks and bench scale bioreactors
- Maintain and coordinate raw material and equipment inventories; ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a safe, compliant manner
- Keep accurate, detailed laboratory records; comply with required training and maintain a focus on laboratory/facility safety for self and team members
- Author process development protocols, procedures, and development reports
- Communicate and present scientific findings in process development groups
Qualifications / Education / Experience
- BS in chemical/biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline with 2–3 years of relevant industrial upstream process development experience; or M.S. with 1–2 years of relevant upstream process development experience
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new applications
- Experience summarizing and presenting data and authoring technical reports
Required Skills / Experience
- Sound aseptic cell culture technique, including working in Biosafety Cabinets (BSC)
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
- Self-organized with meticulous hands-on habits and keen attention to detail
- Hands-on laboratory skills to execute, optimize, and troubleshoot cell culture processes (e.g., shake flasks, bench scale and pilot scale bioreactors)
- Experience with data analysis, interpreting datasets, and supporting process understanding and optimization
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality standards throughout process development and manufacturing
- Maintain a high degree of ethical standard and trustworthiness
Working conditions / physical requirements
- May need to work with infectious agents and hazardous chemicals
- Able to stand up to 4 hours at a time
- Perform hands-on work in upstream process development to execute cell culture using shake flasks and bench scale bioreactors
- Maintain and coordinate raw material and equipment inventories; ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a safe, compliant manner
- Keep accurate, detailed laboratory records; comply with required training and maintain a focus on laboratory/facility safety for self and team members
- Author process development protocols, procedures, and development reports
- Communicate and present scientific findings in process development groups
Qualifications / Education / Experience
- BS in chemical/biochemical engineering, Biotechnology, or related discipline with 2–3 years of relevant industrial upstream process development experience; or M.S. with 1–2 years of relevant upstream process development experience
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new applications
- Experience summarizing and presenting data and authoring technical reports
Required Skills / Experience
- Sound aseptic cell culture technique, including working in Biosafety Cabinets (BSC)
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
- Self-organized with meticulous hands-on habits and keen attention to detail
- Hands-on laboratory skills to execute, optimize, and troubleshoot cell culture processes (e.g., shake flasks, bench scale and pilot scale bioreactors)
- Experience with data analysis, interpreting datasets, and supporting process understanding and optimization
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality standards throughout process development and manufacturing
- Maintain a high degree of ethical standard and trustworthiness
Working conditions / physical requirements
- May need to work with infectious agents and hazardous chemicals
- Able to stand up to 4 hours at a time