Job Specifications

Description

The primary focus of this Associate Scientist will be to support downstream process development and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and/or adeno-associated viruses).
This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and/or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management.
Design, execute, and troubleshoot downstream development experiments supporting next-generation lentiviral vector production
Identify, onboard, and develop novel downstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners
Provide experimental design and executional support to team members
Support cross-functional development efforts e.g. downstream process development, high-throughput process development
Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production
Work independently and within teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation
Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy
Author technical reports and study memos
Position Handles Hazardous Materials

Qualifications

B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 0-2 years of hands-on downstream experience
Experience with Akta Avant chromatography systems and Unicorn software
Experience with automated and semi-automated filtration systems (Pendotech, Repligen KR2i, Ambr Crossflow, etc)
Hands-on process development experience
Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP)
Experience with single-use technologies
Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field preferred
Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing preferred

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Renowned as one of the nation's leading staffing agencies, we collaborate with a diverse client base, including top institutions and Fortune 500 corporations across sectors such as IT, healthcare, finance, and marketing. Our Mission At Synectics, our commitment to quality is evident in both the talent we recruit and the services we provide. By fostering diversity and innovative problem-solving, we deliver tailored solutio... Know more

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