Associate Scientist USP

Location Leiden (NL) | 36-40 hrs.

Process development (PD) is a sub-department under Development department to cover the key area of activities on process transfer from clients, process development, implementation for GMP manufacturing, process characterization, and process validation. The PD team consists of Associate Scientists and (Sr.) Scientists. The purpose of Associate Scientist USP is to execute experimental and documentation activities related to upstream process (USP) development.

Your tasks

• Design, plan, prepare, execute, and document experimental activities on USP.
• Collaborate with (Sr.) Scientists and project team members in defining, planning, and executing project deliverables.
• Support large-scale GMP manufacturing activities.
• Proxy Scientist(s) in project team and departmental housekeeping activities.
• Train peers, new team members or GMP operators on USP steps.
• Write process descriptions, protocols, reports, standard operating procedures, work instructions, batch production records, and other technical/quality documents.
• Coordinate and manage PD laboratories, including ownership of lab rules, management of equipment, and lab supplies.

You have

• M.Sc. with 2+ years or B.Sc. with 5+ years of work experience in cell culture / upstream process development (of protein / virus / vaccine) in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Highly skilful on following USP techniques: Aseptic activities under biosafety cabinet; animal cell culture (both adherent and suspension); bioreactor operations; bioreactor controller; cell count techniques; metabolite analysis
• Experienced in working according to good documentation practice, data integrity, ALCOA+ principle, BSL2 laboratory regulations, and basic GMP.

Who are you?

You are strong at planning & organizing and you work efficient. Also you like to work together with other colleagues and make together the best of it.

You get

• You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
• A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and close and transparent communication. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
• You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden,
• Being part of a company that is focused on excellence in GMP Manufacturing
• A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.

Your application

We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.

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HALIX, Bioscience as a Service

HALIX is a fast growing, biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on viral vector and recombinant protein products. We support our customers with the development & commercialization of biologics enabling the treatment & prevention of life threatening conditions such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza and other infectious diseases. Our state of the art GMP manufacturing facilities and our experienced and dedicated team of people ensures manufacturing capabilities which meet the highest quality standards, a service oriented way of working and a flexible mindset. If you too would like to become part of an innovative and challenging contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), then this is a perfect opportunity!

HALIX is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HALIX is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.