Dowstream Scientist 3-MSAT

Position Overview

The Engineer / Scientist 3, Downstream MSAT will provide tech transfer support and technical oversight for large scale purification activities for Monoclonal antibody production.

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Conducts lab and pilot plant experiments

Generates and coordinates execution sampling protocols

Serves as subject matter expert (SME) to lead and conduct troubleshooting, process impact assessments, and executes root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) in response to deviations

Executes and analyzes lab and pilot plant work aimed at solving complex manufacturing problems

Leads and supports technology transfer (TT) across multiple unit operation

Coordinates, plans, and executes manufacturing process validation runs

Supports design and leads generation of sampling plans for process validation reports (PVRs) and investigations

Writes and reviews master batch records (MBRs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed

Generates and executes process training and consults on topics related to manufacturing and process

Leads technical risk assessments for new manufacturing processes

Contributes to the management of manufacturing data (i.e., databasing) and the statistical analysis aimed at both process monitoring and continued process verification

Writes documentation for internal and external use, such as manufacturing campaigns summary reports, process performance qualification (PPQ) protocol and reports, impact assessments etc.

Leads training of manufacturing staff and process sciences group on new processes, procedures, and use of equipment in the lab

Interprets and utilizes new knowledge to promptly drive data-based decisions

Collaborates with the manufacturing department to support commercial and clinical manufacturing campaigns, including on-floor support

Leads continuous improvement projects within unit operations, in partnership with manufacturing when applicable, to improve manufacturability, reliability, yield and cost

Supports supplier technical evaluations, risk assessments, and raw material evaluation and qualification

Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient knowledge in Design of Experience (DOE)

Proficient knowledge in Statistical Process Control

Effective communication, both written and oral

Ability to effective present information to others

Proficient project management skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders

Ability to develop effective working relationships internally and externally

Ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise others on difficult matters

Basic Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering, Life Science or Chemical Engineering with 8 years related work experience (e.g., manufacturing); or

Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering, Life Science or Chemical Engineering with 6 years of related work experience (e.g., manufacturing)

Master’s degree with 3 years of related work experience; or

PhD with no prior experience

Large scale manufacturing support experience with chromatography for several types of chromatographic mediums operations, viral

filtration, ultrafiltration, and bulk filling, troubleshooting, and deviation support

Experience using quality systems (e.g., deviation management system, change control, CAPA, document management system)

Experience using risk management and RCA tools

Preferred Requirements

Experience in contract manufacturing or interacting with contract manufacturers

Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment

Prior drug substance and manufacturing experience, including process development, validation, and transfer

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