Principal Scientist, Purification

Just – Evotec Biologics’ Purification Process Development group is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking team member who is passionate about expanding worldwide access to biotherapeutics through the advancement of continuous bioprocessing technology.  This person will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team to support purification process development at the bench and pilot scale for the advancement of low-cost biotherapeutics manufacturing. Process design at Just-Evotec means exposure to innovative technologies like high throughput automated robotic screening and continuous processing technologies for a first-of-its-kind flexible and reconfigurable end-to-end continuous manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a diverse team of scientists involved in purification process development, characterization, and validation, including technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing for hybrid and continuous processes.
• Serving as an internal technical resource for cGMP manufacturing and process design as well as a subject matter expert for external clients and partners.
• Collaborating across the organization to accelerate clinical development timelines and reduce costs.
• Effectively communicating scientific information and experimental results to various stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Authoring SOPs, reports, and slides to summarize and interpret experimental data.
• Conducting risk assessment and authoring protocols for late-phase process robustness and process characterization.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing statistically designed experiments (DOE) for commercialization of late-phase programs.
• Collaborating with vendors and manufacturers to develop, order, and troubleshoot equipment prototypes.
• Mentoring, training, and supervising staff and interns.
• Driving technology development for process intensification and continuous manufacturing to reduce costs and footprint.

Education and Experience

• BS/MS in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 12+ years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Expertise in purification technology and process development, transfer to cGMP manufacturing plants, and authoring CMC sections of regulatory filings.
• Experience with commercial process development, process characterization, and validation.
• Expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis with relevant statistical software.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and supervising team members as well as leading development teams for external client projects and collaborations and internal technology development initiatives. 
• Experience with high throughput process development systems is a plus.

Essential

• Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
• General understanding of cell biology, fluid dynamics, mechanistic modeling, and protein chemistry, as well as knowledge in other functional areas (upstream and analytical sciences).
• Experience working in a cGMP or clean room setting (GMP knowledge is helpful).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client and multi-site communication.
• Familiarity with common software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• A curious, creative, and proactive mindset, with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team to advance scientific processes and technology.

Additional Benefits, What We Offer You In Return

We offer a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package and annual bonuses, plus, expenses covered where travelling is required.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $140,000-$170,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.