Senior Scientist (Biotechnology, On-site)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to the Late-Stage Process Development department, focusing on downstream process development for biological products. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to scale processes from clinical to commercial manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biochemistry, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Process Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial experience with a Master's or 2+ years with a PhD.
• Proven experience in downstream process development.
• Strong planning and reporting skills for complex studies, including statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to complete projects successfully.
• Coordinate development activities within your area and across multiple disciplines.
• Design and execute complex experiments with laboratory technicians, evaluating results for clear reporting.
• Author technical documentation such as protocols and development reports.
• Contribute to risk assessments to support control strategy and regulatory filings.
• Provide scientific and technical support to the business.

Skills

• Understanding of commercial manufacturing requirements and regulatory aspects is preferred.
• Experience with mechanistic modeling, scientific coding (e.g., Python, MATLAB), and/or liquid-handling robots (e.g., Tecan) is advantageous.

Education

• Master's or PhD in a relevant scientific field.

Tools

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and laboratory equipment relevant to downstream processing.