Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled DSP Manufacturing Associate Scientist to join our Drug Substance Development (DSD) - Manufacturing department. This individual will play a key role in supporting the large-scale operations of DSP, including GMP and pilot activities.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of technicians, engineers, and scientists specializing in the production and purification of recombinant proteins produced from animal cells.
This role involves supporting DSP activities from an operational and documentation standpoint, focusing on column packing, chromatography, and filtrations for DSP operations.
The ideal candidate will also contribute to the transfer of DSP operations to our new site currently under construction, addressing equipment, process, and automation issues.
Main Responsibilities:
* Performing operational DSP activities
* Facilitating tech transfer and scaling-up
* Analysing data, presenting findings, and interacting with various entities, including QC, QA, and project managers
* Carrying out documentation related to the function, writing protocols, reports, and procedures
* Participating in maintaining laboratory/clean room functionality
* Supporting documentation and compliance activities, including deviations, CCPs, and investigations
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by proposing and implementing projects
* Participating in test activities during process equipment qualification and start-up
Requirements:
* Tech diploma (CFC, HES, BTS, IUT...) or Engineering/Master's degree in biochemistry/biology/biotechnology or equivalent, with 5-7 years' experience in DSP
* Proficiency in English and French (written and reading comprehension a plus)
* Knowledge of DSP processes, BPF, GLP, and/or GMP
* Experience with IT tools (Pack Office, Trackwise/SAP, DeltaV, MES, LIMS)
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with ability to interact with various stakeholders