Job Description

Title:- Research Associate I

Location: Framingham, MA

Duration: Contract until Feb 2027 (Possible extension)

Job Summary:

Position Overview/Department Description

We are seeking a contract upstream Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group in Cell Culture Development department (CCD-CCP). CCD-CCP is a global business unit responsible for the development of cell culture platforms including media and bioprocess technologies for both fed-batch and perfusion from early and late-stage biologics projects, as well as all upstream CMC development activities for early phase projects (up to Phase II).

The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment. The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise. This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global *** network.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.

• Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)

• Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects

• Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally

• Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace

• Some weekend working may be required for this role

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline

• Post-education experience ?=3 years

• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture

• Detailed in lab operations and quick learner for new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors

• Knowledge of CMC

MINAKSHI SANGWAN

Recruiting Lead - US Recruitment

O 732-339-3518

E Minakshi.sangwan@aequor.com

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