Senior Associate Scientist – Conjugation Process Development Full-time NEW

Senior Associate Scientist (R2)

A Senior Associate Scientist (R2) position is available in the Conjugation Process Development group of Bioprocess R&D in USA – WA – Bothell. We're seeking a passionate and creative individual to join a dynamic team of scientists and engineers focused on developing robust, scalable, and high productivity conjugation processes for the manufacture of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for early- and late-phase clinical programs. The work will also involve working with commercial and clinical production facilities to ensure accurate technology transfer and successful large-scale production. You may also be involved in cutting-edge technology development projects that seek to discover new innovations for ADC process development and/or manufacturing.

The work will include:

• Design, plan, and execute milligram to gram-scale conjugation experiments in the development laboratory.
• Ensures timely, effective, and high-quality documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and internal technical reports.
• Communicate results and findings to stakeholders on a regular basis; present data/strategy to colleagues and management in internal and external venues (technical meetings, project team meetings, and conferences, etc.) as appropriate.
• Assist in or lead the technology transfer of manufacturing processes to clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities. Provide support and troubleshoot during manufacturing campaigns as needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues both within the group and cross-functionally; contribute to maintaining and improving upon our safe, effective and efficient lab operations.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or other related disciplines with 3-4 years of experience, or MS in the above fields with 0-2 years of experience.
• Relevant research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to grasp scientific concepts, interpret complex data, and formulate new hypothesis.
• Competency in standard biochemical lab techniques and the ability to design and carry out complex experiments and interpret data.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborative projects, and ability to communicate effectively with scientists and management in a highly matrixed organization.

Nice-to-Have:

• Practical knowledge and/or experience with bioconjugation, protein purification, analytical biochemistry, scale up, GLP/GMP practices, and technology transfers to manufacturing sites.
• Team oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and great attention to detail.