Research Associate Co-op, Cell Culture Process Development

Research Associate Co-op, Cell Culture Process Development

United States Posted

Job Title:
Research Associate Co-op, Cell Culture Process Development

Work Location:
Cranbury, NJ

Designs, executes and authors up stream cell culture development, optimization, scale up and tech transfer. Collaborates with other internal PD teams during process development and tech transfer. P artner with other internal PD teams during process tech transfer.

• Working on bench scale cell culture process development, optimization and process transfer studies under supervision. Assisting pilot-scale experiments for non-GMP material generation.
• Assisting experiment workflow to ensure on time delivery: from initial planning, experiment execution, to data evaluation.
• Performing data analysis and interpretation, and assisting in strategies for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Performing job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi Biologics internal policies and guidelines.
• Completing all required training (i.e. safety, equipment etc.).
• Contributing to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
• May be required to assist in other departments or assigned other duties.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Life Sciences or related field, with 0 - 2 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization, or a research laboratory.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture process/medium development using bench scale bioreactors is preferred.
• Strong oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Pay range for this position is 20-30 an hour

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertis and company business needs.