The Drug Substance Technologies Group has expertise and competencies in operation, characterization and design of biopharmaceutical cell culture upstream and downstream technologies applied in the regulated industry. A main task of the Cell Culture Technology Expert (m/f/d) will be the application of appropriate technologies, with a focus on the production of cell therapy and viral vector products.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be accountable for the set-up and execution of cell culture (e.g. antibody, viral vector) and/or cell therapy projects in a development laboratory
  environment by applying state of the art technologies (e.g. submerse, adherent bioreactors)
• Characterization of the devices used with biotechnological and engineering methods
• Take over a leading role in cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment with other functions (Development, MSAT, Production) as needed
• Propose alternative bioreactor designs and processing concepts
• Realize technical optimization potentials (e.g. automation) and robustness measures
• Scouting of new technologies and platforms
• Continuously strive for technology excellence in the field

WHO YOU ARE

• University Degree in biotechnology or bioprocess engineering with focus on fermentation technologies or related fields, PhD is of advantage
• Long-term working experience in the field of biotechnology, applying standard cell culture (e.g. antibody, viral vector, stem cells) and respective
  analytical techniques
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience of cell culture techniques
• General knowledge about design of pharmaceutical production processes (USP and DSP)
• General knowledge of cGMP rules and regulatory agencies requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Enjoy developing and implementing innovative ideas and creative concepts
• Be open-minded and ambitious and have a structured working method to drive own initiatives in a cross-cultural environment
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken