Purification Scientist

REPORTS TO: This position reports to the Laboratory Manager at the Everett Bioprocessing facility

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The person will be responsible for the purification of antibodies, column building, labeling of antibodies, and supervision of employees at the Everett Bioprocessing Facility

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience
• Good oral and written communication skills (English) and mathematics skills are required.
• Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
• Ability to give directions, train others, and communicate effectively

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To purify normal, and secondary antibodies with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers with complete, accurate documentation. To guide the department into new areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Column building of affinity columns for purification technicians
• Development of labeling processes of antibodies for production scale
• Development of Conjugation processes of antibodies for production scale
• Oversight of Protein A and Protein G purification of Normal IgGs and other antibodies
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Records (BR) as needed
• Assist in filling, labeling, and finishing good inspection
• Oversee all purification personnel.
• Operate Basic Laboratory and Analytical equipment
• Compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in relation to Protein Purification
• Perform work in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
• Assist in the preparation of investigation reports as part of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program