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AstraZeneca | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development Analytics
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What they do
A Process Development Engineer designs and implements production systems in manufacturing, engineering or mining. Develops processes that are efficient and cost effective. Plans, implements and tests production systems and processes and ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
$117,822 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development Analytics
You will develop and perform high throughput analytical methods to support cell line development, vector engineering and upstream Lentiviral Vector (LVV) process development. The successful candidate will generate high-quality analytical data, help improve assay throughput and robustness, and contribute to the implementation of automated workflows that improve laboratory efficiency and consistency. This position is based in Gaithersburg, MD.Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and support high throughput analytical methods for process development applications.
- Perform high throughput analytical testing in support of process development studies, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-documented data generation.
- Implement and support assays including transducing titer, p24, and flow cytometry using established and developing methods.
- Contribute to laboratory automation initiatives by supporting development, implementation, optimization, and routine use of automated analytical workflows.
- Troubleshoot assays and automated processes to improve performance, reproducibility, throughput, and data quality.
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate data to support process development decisions and technical discussions.
- Detail experimental work clearly and compliantly in laboratory notebooks, electronic systems, study records, and technical summaries.
- Collaborate with process development scientists and cross-functional partners to align analytical activities with project goals and timelines.
- Prepare reagents, standards, controls, and samples to ensure assay readiness and efficient laboratory execution.
- Maintain compliance with laboratory procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.
- Support laboratory operations including instrumentation upkeep, automation platform coordination, inventory management, and general lab organization.
- Qualifications
Education:
MS/BS in Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.- Years of experiences in industry: MS with = 2 years; or BS with = 4 years.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in analytical support in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with high throughput analytical assays and analytical workflow execution.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- LVV transducing titer assays
- p24 assays
- Flow cytometry
- Exposure to or experience with laboratory automation and automated analytical workflows.
- Strong data analysis, documentation, organizational, and interactive skills.
- Ability to work optimally in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment. Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting process development programs.
- Familiarity with viral vector, cell and gene therapy, or related biologics analytical testing.
- Experience implementing or supporting automated high throughput platforms.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance