Process Development Engineering Associate

$66,560 - $72,800/Yr

Connexion Systems & Engineering - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Process Development Engineering Associate will be responsible for supporting process development and optimization, particularly in cell culture and banking processes. This role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cell product characterization for ongoing and future projects. The position requires a strong foundation in molecular and cell biology techniques and is essential for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of cell culture processes.

Responsibilities

• Support cell banking process optimization including cell thaw, 2D cell culture expansion, and cell banking.
• Conduct experiments, characterization, and data analyses in support of process characterization and improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute experiments.
• Utilize understanding of principles of molecular and cell biology techniques when troubleshooting typical problems.
• Apply statistical principles to guide process optimization.
• Support technical reports, regulatory filings, and source documents.
• Present findings to the group for data sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Typically requires 0-2 years' experience with a bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience in stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Good understanding of aseptic cell culture techniques.
• Familiarity with analytical methods in cell and molecular biology.
• Hands-on experience with bioreactor and automation operation is desirable.
• Must possess critical thinking and self-reliance to solve tasks independently.
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Good communication skills to communicate technical/scientific information within a team.
• Effective at working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Health insurance