Drug Substance Senior Specialist

As a Drug Substance Senior Specialist, you will support the production in the field of problem-solving and technology transfers in the area related to the purification and formulation of biologically active substances, produced with the use of GMM.  

• Conducting and documenting research activities – in the area of GMM cell culture, together with their harvest and isolation, as well as in the area of downstream manufacturing of therapeutic protein molecules, including monoclonal antibodies
• Planning and conducting experiments, with particular emphasis on the proper selection of test methods and systems
• Closely cooperating with colleagues on corresponding positions within upstream and downstream, as well as with the analytical team
• Having responsibility over the research equipment assigned to the area
• Participating in creation and approval of standard operating procedures
• Creating guidelines and recommendations for the Production Department

• A technical education degree in chemistry, industrial biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemical engineering or related 
• Professional experience in an R&D or manufacturing area
• Familiarity with developing and scaling-up up drug substance manufacturing technologies with the use of GMM cultures
• Ability to conduct and optimize purification processes of biologically active substances in lab and semi-technical scale
• Ability to use automated chromatographic and/or filtration systems (knowledge of “single-use” techniques will be an asset)
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and analysis techniques used for process control and verification
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (experience in GMP-regulated areas will be an asset)
• Analytical thinking, ability to formulate correct conclusions based on data, great observation skills and planning abilities
• Good command of English and Polish
• Readiness to work both independently and as a team leader

• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Pension plan above national standards
• Relocation package
• Additional free day
• and more…