Process and Analytical Scientist - Cell&Gene Therapy
Eurofins Italy BioPharma Product Testing
Location
Vimodrone (MI) | Italy
Job description
Con oltre 900 laboratori, circa 62.000 dipendenti, oltre 200.000 metodi analitici, una presenza diffusa in 62 paesi e un fatturato annuo di 6.7 BIL EUR, Eurofins Scientific è un gruppo internazionale leader nei servizi analitici conto terzi nei settori Farmaceutico, Alimentare, Ambientale e Consumer Products.
Eurofins nell’ottica di potenziare la sua divisione BioPharma, al fine di fornire valore a clienti di tutto il mondo, è alla continua ricerca di persone fortemente motivate e orientate al raggiungimento dei risultati che vogliano entrare a far parte di una realtà solida e dinamica.
Job Description
Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is looking for a Process and Analytical Scientist that will be part of the CDMO team dedicated to Cell&Gene Therapy.
Function description:
The Process and Analytical Scientist will be accountable for hands-on activities to establish the Analytical and Manufacturing processes of the new C&G CDMO division, as well as for the performance of related services for clients.
She/He will provide expertise to support the C&G activities, working closely with cross-functional teams, and playing a relevant role by setting the right process and quality to address company and client’s needs.
The preferred candidate should display a keen attention to detail, self-driven motivation, and proficiency in hands-on laboratory tasks. Essential
qualifications
include adept lab management and organization skills, as well as prior exposure to operating and maintaining bioreactors and downstream equipment, preferably backed by a proven experience in the production of cell therapies and/or viral vectors for pre-clinical and clinical settings.
Main responsibilities are:
- Support and execute Analytical and Manufacturing wet activities both in R&D and GMP classified spaces.
- Work with the existing analytical team to integrate Cell and Gene capabilities.
- Establish the manufacturing processes and analytical methods for cell therapies, such as viral and non-viral gene editing methods, production protocols for T and NK based therapies.
- Establish the manufacturing processes and analytical methods for viral vectors, starting from the establishment of a LVV based platform (adherent and suspension protocols).
- Support Tech Transfer.
- Autonomously plan, execute, and analyze experiments.
- Effectively convey scientific insights, experimental plans, and results to internal teams, external clients and conferences, serving as internal technical subject matter expert.
- Develop, draft and manage procedures, reports and key documentation as appropriate.
- Collaborate with external providers and scientific partners to evolve, procure, and manage new equipment and processes.
Above all, the ideal candidate embodies curiosity and engagement, proactively seeking to propel the scientific and technical advancement of our new CDMO division.
Qualifications
- MS (or equivalent experience) in pharmaceutical sciences, medical biotechnology, biology or related discipline. PhD or related degree is preferable.
- Minimum of 3 years in Cell&Gene Therapy development and / or manufacturing - experience in a GMP environment is preferable.
- Experience in Viral Vector manufacturing is preferable.
- Experience in downstream (chromatography, TFF) will be consider a plus.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- International experience is considered a plus.
- Excellent organization, facilitating and coordination skills. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Able to identify problematic situations, to communicate appropriately, to initiate problem solving processes and to propose remedial actions.
- Excellent oral communication, reporting and presentation skills.
- Good English skill is preferable.
Additional Information
What is our offer:
- A position with responsibility within a dynamic company.
- Working in an innovative and international environment together with a dynamic team.
- Professional and personal development is supported.
- Sustainable and meaningful approach in everything we do.
- A salary, depending on your experience, based on market practice + ticket restaurant and company welfare.
Interested in this challenging job?
Please send your application including CV and motivation letter, including authorization in using personal data.
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