Scientist Cell Culture Media Development

Company:
Takara Bio Europe AB, a part of Takara Bio group, is focusing on stem cell-derived products and services for cell therapy/regenerative medicine, drug discovery and disease modelling. Specifically, the company possesses broad expertise in human pluripotent stem cells, including both hiPSC and hESC and related media. The company leverages long-standing experience in stem cell handling with leading expertise in differentiation of cells into mature and functional human cells, such as beta cells and hepatocytes. Takara Bio Europe AB has a GMP laboratory for production of pluripotent stem cell lines intended for use in cell therapy. The company is located in Göteborg, Sweden.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, scientifically driven person to join us. The role is mainly laboratory-based and the selected candidate is expected to focus on developing and expanding our media product portfolio as well optimize and upgrade our existing media manufacturing processes for the purpose of, improving efficiency, capacity and cost savings. The scientist will work closely with the Media Production team as well as the Cell Production team, but also with our Product managers.

Qualifications:
· Relevant (Life science) education (PhD or MSc with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, Bachelor with minimum of 5-10 years’ experience)
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· General knowledge of biological raw materials, cell culture and cell culture media
· Good understanding of scale-up principles
Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 quality management system and cGMPs is an asset.



General tasks and responsibilities include:
· Develop and expand our media product portfolio
· Optimize and upgrade our existing media manufacturing processes for the purpose of improving efficiency, capacity and cost savings.
· Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes for production of existing media products
· Report to Director of Service Operations
· Adhere to the QA/QC system
· Work in close collaboration with QA/QC, QP and Cell Production Manager
· Additional duties as assigned

The position is permanent and full time.
We’re a team of highly motivated and skilled people who want to make a difference. Do you want to join us? You will get friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work
You are welcome with your application no later than December 5th, 2021. Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.

For more information about the position, please contact Catharina Brandsten
(catharina_­ brandsten @takarabio.com)

You can find out more about Takara Bio at https://www.takarabio.com
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