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Senior Process Development Scientist, Downstream Biologics

Vancouver, Canada

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Are you looking for a way to have a broad and immediate impact on the scientific community? Want to work for an international, fast-paced, growing company that supports the advancement of health sciences research globally?

STEMCELL offers exciting, meaningful careers for graduates with advanced scientific training who wish to continue with a research-based career, or those who are looking to support science away from the lab bench, with opportunities for development and diverse career trajectories.

In addition to the theoretical and technical expertise developed through rigorous graduate training, we love the passion and tenacity that we see in our PhD-level employees. We look for graduates with advanced problem solving skills, the ability to troubleshoot and navigate tough questions. Other skills developed by PhDs such as mentoring colleagues and presenting complex ideas verbally and in writing are essential to succeed in science, in any setting.

Our employees share a passion for science and its ability to make a difference in the world, and we thrive in a community of like-minded, driven, interesting individuals, each of whom brings their unique expertise and experiences to the table

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Values

  • Innovation
  • Responsiveness
  • Quality
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity

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What do you need to be a successful Scientist at STEMCELL Technologies?  Here are the top traits we are looking for.

  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Inventive
  • Leadership
  • Results Driven
  • Problem Solver

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Responsibilities

Job ID R0004838 Date posted 11/16/2022

Job Description Summary

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships with collaborators, and continuously learning in a fast-paced and innovative environment? As a member of the Process Development, Biologics team you will work alongside experienced Engineers, Associates, and Scientists who collaborate closely on delivering robust, cost efficient, and innovative manufacturing processes for biologic products meeting appropriate regulatory and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements. As a Senior Scientist, Process Development, you’ll lead the planning and technology transfer of downstream processes for protein production. You will also interface with CDMO activities and provide your technical expertise, helping to ensure successful project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage existing downstream process development and technology transfer experience and grow as we establish new workflows for higher regulated projects at STEMCELL!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and strategic recommendations to the cross-functional project team and senior management for downstream process development activities towards cGMP protein manufacturing for ancillary reagents

  • Create the development plans for clinical protein production and be accountable for resulting project deliverables

  • Provide oversight and guidance on downstream processes and their technology transfer to CDMOs

  • Nurture collaborations with cross-functional stakeholders to determine critical quality attributes and critical process parameters based on product’s intended use and user requirements

  • Author and review process descriptions, technical reports, technology transfer documentation, SOPs, batch records, regulatory filings and other documentation as needed

Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree with at least 5 years relevant experience or Master's degree with minimum 8 years relevant experience in downstream process development for clinical antibody/protein drug products

  • Thorough understanding and hands-on experience of developing downstream processes for use in a cGMP manufacturing environment

  • Experience in technology transfer to manufacturing facilities, including CDMOs

  • Experience in leading and managing cross-functional projects is required

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STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore.  Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training.  We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree.  STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

NOTE: STEMCELL’s vaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process.

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