• The candidate will be responsible for scientific/technical contributions and leadership of bioconjugation process development, and will also be a critical member of cross-functional program/project teams
• This role will require frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams including Analytical, Formulation, Process Chemistry, Enabling Technologies, and Manufacturing colleagues
• Independent design, execute, and analyze process development experiments to maximize conjugate vaccine production processes, thereby de-risking later stage development and tech transfer
• Leadership roles in downstream process design and development for conjugate vaccine candidates
• Represent functional area in cross-functional and strategic teams engaged in vaccine development
• Lead tech transfer of vaccine bioconjugation processes for clinical and commercial manufacture
• Serve as scientific/technical mentor
• Provide technical guidance in the various aspects of downstream bioprocess/bioconjugation development
• Support strategic initiatives and innovation in the areas of vaccine and advanced biotechnology process development
• Analysis of experiments through analytical techniques including HPLC, light scattering, and spectroscopy
• Data interpretation and presentation, manuscript/patent preparation
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate results of their work in both verbal and written formats
• In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be expected to comply with all required training and maintain a focused attention on laboratory safety for themselves and their team
• Position may require working with infectious agents, pathogens, and/or potent compounds with appropriate engineering controls and PPE. Some travel or off-hours work may be required

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• The candidate should have a strong background in downstream bioprocess/bioconjugation design, including reaction steps, filtration (tangential and normal flow) and column chromatography
• Preferably, the candidate will have a strong background in biomolecule conjugation techniques and conjugate modalities (e.g., conjugate vaccines, antibody-drug conjugates)
• BS, MS or PhD in engineering or bio/chemical sciences:
• For BS candidates, at least six (6) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related position
• For MS candidates, at least three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related position
• For PhD candidates, at least one (1) year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related position
• Required Experience and Skills:
• Strong scientific and hands-on understanding of downstream bioprocess/bioconjugation unit operations, biotherapeutic and/or vaccine process development and sound understanding of scale-up principles
• At least three (3) years of hands-on laboratory experience in downstream bioprocess/bioconjugation development
• Prior experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE) and/or algorithmic process optimization
• Strong understanding of, or hands-on experience in, cGMP manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-focused environment

Well-developed organizational, record-keeping, and timeline/resource-mapping skills

• Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Animal Vaccination, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC), Bioconjugation, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Column Chromatography, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Drug Delivery Technology, Flow Cytometry, High-Throughput Screening, Immunochemistry, Innovation, Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Safety, Machine Learning (ML), Molecular Biology Techniques {+ 5 more}

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00 An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.Company.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits