Associate Scientist (Cell Culture & Fermentation Sciences)
Associate Scientist (Cell Culture & Fermentation Sciences)Do you have a passion for science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you!At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwideWe're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaborationHere, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativityWorking here also means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a realityIf you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.
About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MDOur Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the worldThis campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DCThis modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the USHere, we play host to some of the most ground breaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional scienceWe believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at workWe are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthyThis includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy centerThis is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while growing collaboration between teams.
Summary of the groupThe Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences (CCFS) Group is accountable for designing, developing, optimizing, and validating cell culture and fermentation processes for a wide range of biologic productsThe group generates optimal cell lines and is also responsible for technology transfers into manufacturing and preparing CMC documentation for regulatory submissionsGroundbreaking high throughput scale-down models are employed to develop high-performing media and processes to support productionThe group actively implements novel technologies, including automation and analytics, to advance production platform capabilities and drive forward a diverse exciting project portfolio.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis position within Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences will involve substantial amount of hands on fermentation work to develop, scale up, and characterize microbial culture processes for clinical and commercial productionThe candidate is expected to possess strong mathematical skills for data analysis and process modeling.
Operate fermenters at bench scale, analyze data from experiments, and generate reports or presentations as needed both internally and externally.
Seek to improve processes and maximize innovation using literature reviews.
Manipulate and generate microbial cell lines Maintain equipment and troubleshoot operational problems in laboratory while striving to move into cutting edge technologies.
Support technical transfers of fermentation processes and act as person in plant to support pilot scale fermentations driving towards becoming a subject matter expert.
Build and maintain a work environment in which scientific challenge and passion are maximized while ensuring that quality work is performed in accordance with compliance regulations, corporate guidelines and rulesEducation & Experience RequirementsEducation:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology or related field
Experience:
BS/MS and 0
years of experienceRequired Skills Clear understanding of aseptic technique Has strong ability to pay attention to details Willingness to be self-sufficient in the lab Passion for exciting science and constant learning Outstanding teamwork and communication skillsDesired Skills Molecular biology and cell culture techniques Design of Experiment and other statistical methodology knowledge Previous experience with fermentation and aseptic techniqueWhy AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something bigDelivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential.
Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can beThis means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams togetherInterested? Come and join our journey.
So, what's next?Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.
Where can I find out more?Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group https:
//careers.
astrazeneca.
com/bpdOur Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/1603/Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https:
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facebook.
com/astrazenecacareers/Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https:
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instagram.
com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en Start date :
ASAPSalary :
NegotiableThis employer is a corporate member ofmyGwork - LGBTQ
professionals, the business community for LGBTQ
professionals,students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.
Recommended Skills Asepsis Attention To Detail Automation Biochemical Engineering Biopharmaceuticals Biotechnology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MDOur Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the worldThis campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DCThis modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the USHere, we play host to some of the most ground breaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional scienceWe believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at workWe are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthyThis includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy centerThis is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while growing collaboration between teams.
Summary of the groupThe Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences (CCFS) Group is accountable for designing, developing, optimizing, and validating cell culture and fermentation processes for a wide range of biologic productsThe group generates optimal cell lines and is also responsible for technology transfers into manufacturing and preparing CMC documentation for regulatory submissionsGroundbreaking high throughput scale-down models are employed to develop high-performing media and processes to support productionThe group actively implements novel technologies, including automation and analytics, to advance production platform capabilities and drive forward a diverse exciting project portfolio.
Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis position within Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences will involve substantial amount of hands on fermentation work to develop, scale up, and characterize microbial culture processes for clinical and commercial productionThe candidate is expected to possess strong mathematical skills for data analysis and process modeling.
Operate fermenters at bench scale, analyze data from experiments, and generate reports or presentations as needed both internally and externally.
Seek to improve processes and maximize innovation using literature reviews.
Manipulate and generate microbial cell lines Maintain equipment and troubleshoot operational problems in laboratory while striving to move into cutting edge technologies.
Support technical transfers of fermentation processes and act as person in plant to support pilot scale fermentations driving towards becoming a subject matter expert.
Build and maintain a work environment in which scientific challenge and passion are maximized while ensuring that quality work is performed in accordance with compliance regulations, corporate guidelines and rulesEducation & Experience RequirementsEducation:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology or related field
Experience:
BS/MS and 0
years of experienceRequired Skills Clear understanding of aseptic technique Has strong ability to pay attention to details Willingness to be self-sufficient in the lab Passion for exciting science and constant learning Outstanding teamwork and communication skillsDesired Skills Molecular biology and cell culture techniques Design of Experiment and other statistical methodology knowledge Previous experience with fermentation and aseptic techniqueWhy AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something bigDelivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential.
Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can beThis means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams togetherInterested? Come and join our journey.
So, what's next?Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.
Where can I find out more?Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group https:
//careers.
astrazeneca.
com/bpdOur Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https:
//www.
linkedin.
com/company/1603/Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https:
//www.
facebook.
com/astrazenecacareers/Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https:
//www.
instagram.
com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en Start date :
ASAPSalary :
NegotiableThis employer is a corporate member ofmyGwork - LGBTQ
professionals, the business community for LGBTQ
professionals,students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.
Recommended Skills Asepsis Attention To Detail Automation Biochemical Engineering Biopharmaceuticals Biotechnology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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