Associate Expert Bioprocess USP
Octapharma
Heidelberg, Germany
What will you be doing as Associate Expert Bioprocess USP?
- Evaluate new and existing bioprocess technologies, methods, and equipment with focus on scale-up and optimization of cell culture;
- Plan and carry out independent experiments to support process optimization and development from shake flasks to production bioreactor;
- Perform production operations according to GMP and all other applicable quality regulations;
- Create and review manufacturing process and other GMP relevant documentation;
- Coordinate routine activities that occur in the Pilot Plant; manage daily production schedules;
- Coordinate and plan equipment qualification, maintenance activities;
- Perform in-depth troubleshooting, as well as deviation investigations;
- Close cooperation with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
Who are you?
- Degree in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/ related fields (MSc. or PhD a plus);
- Technical knowledge and experience with bioreactors and control systems (e.g. SCADA WinCC, MFCS/win);
- Working experience under GMP cleanroom conditions;
- Experience with process development, scale-up and operation of large-scale bioreactors is highly desirable;
- Understanding of design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis of experimental and characterization data is desirable;
- Personal responsibility, autonomous organization skills, and ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in the allotted time frame;
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English;
- Understanding of underlying GMP principles in a way to improve the existing system and apply measures commensurate to the level of risk of the underlying activity.
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