Technical Scientist/Research Associate Downstream Processing

Supporting the development of scalable and robust processes, ready for tech transfer

In this role, you will play an important part in the development and scale-up of downstream processes for CDR-Life’s antibody formats ready for process transfer to a clinical manufacturing site. Moreover, you will help drive the establishment of a data-driven process development approach. We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a passion for data-driven lab work, who enjoys working in a fast-paced and highly dynamic working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent planning, execution, and evaluation of experiments for the development of scalable and robust downstream processes of our antibody formats
• Production of drug candidates for the developability programs as well as for preclinical safety studies
• Analysis of in-process samples to monitor process development and gain process knowledge (mostly HPLC)
• Support the team in establishing efficient development tools and building up a fully data-driven process development platform
• Support of technology transfers to the clinical manufacturing site
• Responsible system owner for assigned equipment

Your Profile

• Apprenticeship with min. 3 years of working experience or BS, MSc. preferably in biochemistry, biotechnology or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in the development of state-of-the-art downstream processes for drug substance manufacturing in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
• English (written and spoken) skills suitable for day-to-day interaction, documentation and presentation of lab work
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as across teams’ boundaries
• Positive and proactive attitude

Are you interested? For any further questions or your application please contact: daniel.kuhn@cdr-life.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you.