Bioprocess Development Engineer

Company: PBS Biotech
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview:PBS Biotech, Inc. is a private company based in Camarillo, CA, that manufactures and sells revolutionary single-use bioreactors that are ideal for scale-up of cell and gene therapy manufacturing. With a fully equipped in-house R&D laboratory, we also provide world-class contract services for manufacturing process development with leading expertise in various cell and gene therapy product types. -Job Description:We are seeking a full-time, highly motivated Process Development Engineer to join our growing bioprocess R&D team. This position is an invaluable opportunity to gain experience working with cutting edge technology and a variety of cell types that are significant to the rapidly emerging cell and gene therapy market. -Responsibilities and Tasks: - -Participate in research efforts for various cell culture processes based on client needs.Perform experiments for bioprocess development, optimization, and characterization.Assist in preparing scientific data and compose peer-reviewed scientific publications, white papers, abstracts, and presentations, including those for domestic and international conferences and trade shows.Support root-cause analysis for unexpected results and provide new approaches or experimental strategies for problem solving.Characterize quality attributes of cells during process development, either independently or collaboratively with a customer's analytical team or an external service provider.Support internal product improvement efforts by providing biological performance data using PBS products.Collaborate with other departments for cross-functional projects.Participate in lab maintenance tasks such as cleaning, waste disposal, and following safety and documentation protocols. - - -Qualifications/ Skills/ Requirements:Master's in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Biotechnology, or Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Biotechnology with 2+ years of relevant cell culture lab experienceHands-on experience with mesenchymal stromal cell, pluripotent stem cell, T cell or NK cell process developmentKnowledge of bioreactors and process control, and cell characterization methodology such as cell counting, metabolic analysis, etc.Excellent organizational skills to assist in developing detailed experimental plansStrong oral and written communication skills including generation and presentation of accurate and timely progress reportsExcellent collaboration skills to execute large-scale bioreactor runs in coordination with other operatorsProximity to Ventura County and flexible schedule to allow for weekend work on experiments as needed -Pay Range: $ 76,000 - $ 95,000 -NXTThing RPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Powered by JazzHR

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