Upstream Process Development Scientist

BioInvent is growing and we are looking for an experienced upstream process development scientist to join the Technical Operations group.

Who we are:
BioInvent is a research-based biotechnology company, founded in 1984, and located in the dynamic Medicon Valley region of southern Sweden. We have a clear focus on development of antibody drugs within immuno-oncology indications where there is a significant unmet patient need. To this end we leverage our proprietary antibody discovery platforms n-CoDeR® and F.I.R.S.T?, together with our expertise in preclinical, manufacturing and clinical development to create next generation therapies. In addition, we offer contract manufacturing services to customers ranging from small biotech up to Big Pharma.
The Technical Operations (TO) group is responsible for all CMC activities within BioInvent, from initial cell line development and small scale batches for pre-clinical evaluation to cGMP compliant 1000L bioreactor cultivations for use in clinical trials. The TO group consists of very skilled and dedicated individuals within specialist fields such as upstream, downstream, analytical and quality/regulatory.
BioInvent has a research and manufacturing facility located in IDEON Science Park in Lund, and employs 51 people full-time.

The position:
The position involves working with the development of stable mammalian cell lines, development and evaluation of upstream processes to maximize productivity and product quality, in addition to scale-up of cultivation processes from lab scale to 1000L cGMP manufacturing scale.

We believe you have/are:
A degree (BSc/MSc) in life science or similar field, with at least five years of relevant biotech industry experience.
Experience in stable cell line generation, upstream development, establishment and scale-up of platform processes for biological drugs (preferably antibodies).
Experience with design of experiment (DoE) methodology.
Experience in fed-batch cultivation of CHO cells in stirred tank bioreactors.
Experience in downstream development and purification of proteins (preferably antibodies).
Experience in working within the framework of cGMP regulations.
Fluent in English.


What we can offer you:
BioInvent can offer a stimulating working environment in a team of dedicated professionals, who all strive for excellence. BioInvent is committed to ensuring that our employees are able to develop their careers and skills with us, and to that end we can offer on-going professional and personal development programs. We are proud to exceed the already strict Swedish Employment laws and, for example, offer all employees private medical insurance plans and subsidized wellness activities (e.g. gym membership).

Does this sound interesting?
We look forward to your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2016-10-17. We will be reviewing applications as they come in. Naturally, all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Send your application to applications@bioinvent.com and write Application - upstream scientist in the subject field.
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