Senior Process Development Specialist

Overview

Maravai Life Sciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have advanced lifesaving technology; we are now leading the way in the expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Process Development Specialist to join our custom development team. The Senior Process Development Specialist will support the transfers of new processes to produce GMP grade oligonucleotides; perform wet chemistry reactions; conduct development work on synthesis, deprotection, purification, salt exchange procedures and in-process QC; write and update SOPs and work instructions; onboard and train new technicians.

Leads, coordinates and performs process improvement and scale-up projects.

How you will make an impact:

• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Identifies bottlenecks/process deficiencies and develops and executes projects for improvements.
• Troubleshoots and provides technical assistance with problematic oligo sequences.
• Documents work by accurately completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches following good documentation practices.
• Collects, records and analyzes data.
• Interprets data analysis results and draws inferences and conclusions.
• Plans, develops, organizes, writes and edits operational procedures and GMP batch records.
• Initiates projects based on process improvements and scale up.
• Initiates characterization assays centered around developmental improvements.
• Onboards and authors procedures for new equipment and procedures.
• Transfers developmental improvements to manufacturing team through training/technical transfer.
• Oversees training of new processes for GMP manufacturing staff.
• Performs other functions and duties as required.

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s of Science in chemistry-related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant manufacturing laboratory experience, including HPLC purification, oligo synthesis, and scale up.
• Experience in GMP Manufacturing following ICH Q7 guidelines in an ISO 7 and/or ISO 8 clean room.
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in compiling, analyzing and presenting technical data.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,300 - $95,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company-sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.

Benefits

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a part of Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & Growth site.

Equal Opportunity

Maravai Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.