Process Development Associate
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Closing date
- 24 Mar 2020
View more
- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences, Life sciences, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Process Development Associate
Job Profile Title
Resource Technologist B
Job Description Summary
As Process Development Associate, you will execute pilot experiments to validate new or updated upstream or downstream manufacturing processes under the director of Process Development Scientists, Associate Directors, or Directors. As you develop, you will be able to use sound scientific and engineering principles to troubleshoot experiments and to suggest updates to process protocols/SOP's and batch records. You will assist with the technology transfer of new or updated processes to the manufacturing group as well as participate in upstream or downstream manufacturing activities of viral vectors.
You will work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish project goals within specified timelines. Successful candidates will have a familiarity with upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing, tissue culture, mammalian cell culture, biorectors.
Job Description
The Gene Therapy Program (GTP) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity with great potential to reshape the face of medicine as we know it. Our discoveries have set the stage for successful treatments and possibly even cures for devastating genetic diseases.
The laboratory of Dr. Jim Wilson, at GTP of the University of Pennsylvania, has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. We have emerged as the “go-to” organization for public and private partners, who want to participate in the gene therapy space. Currently, we are positioned to lead another round of vector innovation and establish pre-clinical and clinical proof-of-concept in therapeutic applications of in-vivo genome editing.
Our Vector Core is a state-of-the-art facility which provides vector-related materials and services in support of basic and translational research worldwide, producing vectors in support of IND-enabling research, conduct GLP assays, oversee CMO's in vector production and is expanding to conduct state-of-the-art process development.
We are looking for a Process Development Associate, to support upstream manufacturing process optimization and process development activities for the production of viral vectors.
As Process Development Associate, you will execute pilot experiments to validate new or updated upstream manufacturing processes under the director of Process Development Scientists, Associate Directors, or Directors. As you develop, you will be able to use sound scientific and engineering principles to troubleshoot experiments and to suggest updates to process protocols/SOP's and batch records. You will assist with the technology transfer of new or updated processes to the manufacturing group as well as participate in upstream manufacturing activities of viral vectors.
You will work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish project goals within specified timelines. Successful candidates will have a familiarity with upstream biologics manufacturing and mammalian cell culture.
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related disciplines + 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Must have experience in mammalian cell culture required
- Experience in biologics manufacturing preferred
- Knowledge of process development concepts for biological manufacturing; basic principles of various engineering disciplines helpful
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
- Must be an independent thinker, meticulous, detail oriented, and analytical
- Must be highly motivated, have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert