Senior Scientist Fast trak

Role Summary: We are looking for a Downstream Senior Scientist for Fast Trak, a global group that oversees the biopharma industry. The position is in a highly dynamic group that supports customers from industry/academia with process development services for various biomolecules as well as training courses. Given its diverse functions, Fast Trak nurtures a highly collaborative and exciting environment and provides many opportunities for individual career development.

Essential Responsibilities: Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Working directly with customers in a strong collaborative environment
• Acting as project leader to develop downstream processes for various biomolecules (Monoclonal Antibodies (MAb's), vaccines, recombinant proteins, plasma fractionation) and/or conducting independent scientific application work in such projects
• Scale-up and tech transfer of downstream processes
• Identifying improvement opportunities in GE customer's bio-manufacturing processes
• Designing, developing and delivering training courses for customers, theoretical as well as practical, in the field of biomanufacturing
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the regional commercial and marketing teams, as well as the global Fast Trak and R&D organizations
• Occasional international travel may occur

Qualifications/Requirements:

• PhD or Masters degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical engineering (or related Life Sciences field) or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Significant experience in downstream process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and/or manufacturing
• Project management experience and ability to drive projects independently as well as with a team
• Able to simultaneously manage projects and other responsibilities and adjust quickly to changing priorities
• Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills
• Structured and organized team player with good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
• Demonstrated advanced English skills both written and spoken

For more information regarding this position please contact hiring manager Kristina Nilsson-Välimaa (kristina.nilsson-Valimaa@ge.com). Last day to apply is August 31st.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong industrial experience in Downstream processing of biomolecules (filtration, downstream, technology transfer, validation, process development, biomanufacturing, continuous processing)
• Knowledge about biological assays and experience in developing analysis methods e.g. HPLC, IEF, electrophoresis
• Proven skills in engaging, motivating and involving people
• Working knowledge of FDA/EMEA regulations for biologics (Phase I-III and manufacturing)
• Prior teaching and/or presenting scientific material experience would be highly desirable