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JOB SUMMARY
Contribute to the strategic direction of projects in DVS at EPDG, including contribution to scientific integrity and experimentation and planning project milestones. Collaborate closely with other technical leads across different functions and teams to achieve corporate and divisional goals. Mentor scientists to develop purification processes in support of product development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Execution of experimental protocols for developing/optimizing manufacturing processes
Develop scalable production processes for cell culture and fermentation producing recombinant proteins and recombinant viruses.
Identify appropriate equipment and process scale and technology transfer to manufacturing for candidate proteins to be used as vaccines and/or therapeutics.
Trouble shoot and maintain cell culture and fermentation systems.
Develop Harvest, Clarification, and Recovery processes utilizing standard methods including centrifugation and multiple forms of filtration.
Prepare experimental protocols, Operational and Maintenance Equipment SOPs, and Manufacturing Batch Records.
Author and review documentation such as Detailed Technical Plans, Technology Development Reports, and Technology Transfer Protocols.
Train other members of the development services and manufacturing team in cell culture and microbial fermentation techniques.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects managements assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
Ph.D. or MS degree in biology, biochemistry, engineering required. 5 plus years of related experience with Ph.D. and 10 years with Masters; includes post-doctoral experience or BS with 13-15 years experience depending on area of responsibility.
Extensive knowledge of bioprocess unit operations specifically protein biochemistry and protein purification required.
Hands on experience using cell culture and fermentation production equipment including cell stack and roller bottles, AMBR microreactors, iCELLs reactors, standard 1 to 10 L reactors like the Sartorious series, and GE SUBs, as well as centrifugation and various filtration systems.
Matrix based experimental design is required and experience with DOE highly desirable.
Knowledge and/or experience with upstream fermentation/recovery are also important. Understanding of Design of Experiments and knowledge of JMP software.

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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