Overview
Avitide is a platform technology dedicated to the discovery and development of high-performance affinity chromatography solutions for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
Avitide's technology platform offers an industry-leading affinity chromatography discovery, development, and supply timeline to reduce the overall costs of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and facilitate the delivery of new medicines to patients.
Avitide seeks qualified candidates to build upon their highly motivated and interdisciplinary team and add to the culture of rapid and continuous technology innovation.
Avitide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Waltham, MA based Repligen Corporation, a global leader in biopurification.
We are seeking a Downstream Associate Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support our team in testing affinity resins derived from Avitide's proprietary affinity ligand discovery platform, with emphasis on developing and optimizing downstream processes for the purification of biopharmaceutical products.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of novel therapies and medicines that impact global health.
Responsibilities
The Downstream Associate Scientist will be responsible for :
- Performance of experiments to support development of affinity chromatography purification methods for various biopharmaceuticals, ensuring scalability, and efficiency, with an emphasis on high throughput screening techniques.
- Collaboration : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Ligand Discovery, Analytical Sciences, Resin Manufacturing to ensure project success.
- Troubleshooting : Investigate and resolve technical issues related to affinity resin performance and characterization. A general working knowledge of cutting edge biotherapeutic molecules is a bonus.
- Training and Mentorship : Provide training and mentorship to junior scientists and technicians within the downstream process development team.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Experience : Minimum of 0-3 years (Master's) or 2-4 years (Bachelor's) of experience in downstream process development within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Technical Skills : Understanding of protein science, chromatography; experience with FPLC operation and high throughput screening techniques are desirable
- Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information and collaborate across disciplines.
- Problem-Solving : Curiosity for troubleshooting and solving technical scientific challenges related to downstream processes.
- Attributes :
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to data integrity, transparency, and collaborative approaches to problem solving.
- Innovative thinker with a passion for advancing biopharmaceutical technologies.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
What Repligen Offers
Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide.
Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing.
Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health / dental / vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts.
All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
PDN-9d55ae6a-9b27-4f60-b90c-fe0dd23dd704