OurData-Rich Experimentation (DRE) organization is responsible for the invention and application of new data-rich tools to support the scientists across process research and development at our Company. We aspire to embed data-intense technologies into the fabric of our Company's process development culture.

This Senior Scientist role is a scientific position tasked with solving complex process research and development challenges in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment via invention, development, and application of innovative high-throughput experimentation tools. Ultimately, using cutting-edge automation and data science capabilities, we aim to elucidate a deeper understanding of our processes across diverse medicines and vaccines.

In this Senior Scientist role, the chosen candidate will leverage high-throughput experimentation and data science capabilities to help advance process-focused scientific research.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• delivering high throughput process development (HTPD) solutions to process teams and conducting microscale screening experiments as required to drive large molecule development,
• identifying opportunities to utilize HTPD and developing novel HTPD workflows to enhance process understanding,
• efficient programming, implementing and maintaining robotic systems with liquid-handling hardware,
• leveraging digital tools to enable automated data pipeline such as algorithm-assisted experimental planning and automated data aggregation, analysis and visualization.

In addition to a passion for high-throughput experimentation and data science, the chosen candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. The chosen candidate should embrace and model our core values of diversity and inclusion, including fostering a supportive culture where all can thrive.

The chosen candidate should be able to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, and multidisciplinary team environment. The chosen candidate should demonstrate a clear ability to perform impactful scientific innovation in a team-oriented manner that builds trusted partnerships across vast stakeholder networks. The chosen candidate should have a demonstrated ability to publish and present research, including an established track record of interaction with the broader academic community. The chosen candidate will join a diverse group of scientific problem solvers who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines and vaccines of tomorrow.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• A Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field
• A M.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 2 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience
• A B.S. in in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely-related field with at least 4 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Relevant working experience in identifying and implementing high-throughput process development (HTPD) solutions for application to large biomolecule process development (e.g. viral vectors, vaccines, therapeutic proteins).
• Strong technical background in large biomolecules upstream (e.g. microbial fermentation, mammalian cell & virus culture) or downstream (e.g. harvest, filtration, chromatography, conjugation) unit operations.
• Experience in developing and implementing microscale models for large molecule upstream or downstream process unit operations .
• Highly-motivated and technology-centric scientist that is passionate about modernizing our Company's process development practices across biologics, vaccines, and small molecule modalities.
• Demonstrated scientific ability through publications and presentations in scientific conferences.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Expertise in implementing data science tools to accelerate high-throughput lab automation capabilities
• Experience in new technology research, including a demonstrated track record of identifying, developing, and deploying data-rich tools and methodologies.
• Collaborative research efforts that are praised by the broader scientific community and are exemplary of a multidisciplinary group.
• Evidence of cross-functional collaboration in an academic or industrial setting.
• Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
01/17/2025
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Requisition ID:R315420