Associate Downstream Processing Scientist - II

ADM - AgileOne$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience in bioprocessing, chemical engineering, or biological sciences.
  • Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and standard bioprocess control systems.
  • Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated bioprocess equipment.
  • Basic understanding of analytical technologies for measuring biomass, metabolites, and off-gas composition.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and analyze fermentation experiments across mini, benchtop, and pilot-scale bioreactors.
  • Perform downstream processing operations including cell lysis, clarification, and recovery.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation of all experimental procedures and process data.
  • Troubleshoot routine bioprocess operational issues while collaborating with senior team members.
  • Oversee general laboratory upkeep, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.
  • Adhere to and promote laboratory safety and continuous improvement protocols.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within an innovative bioprocessing team.
  • Hands-on involvement in diverse bioreactor experiments.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional scientists and engineers.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in modern biomanufacturing.
  • Active laboratory setting emphasizing rigorous safety and quality standards.
Full Job Description
oin an innovative bioprocessing team focused on driving excellence in fermentation and downstream operations. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in executing bioprocess experiments across multiple scales-from mini-bioreactors up to pilot scale-while delivering high-quality materials and reproducible data. Working closely with cross-functional scientists and engineers, you will contribute to process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and operational safety, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in modern biomanufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and analyze fermentation experiments across mini, benchtop, and pilot-scale bioreactors to deliver reproducible, high-quality results.
  • Perform downstream processing operations including cell lysis, clarification, and recovery to meet target yield and quality specifications.
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all experimental procedures and process data per company compliance standards.
  • Troubleshoot routine bioprocess operational issues while collaborating with senior team members to address complex technical challenges.
  • Oversee general laboratory upkeep, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and prompt resolution of safety and compliance items.
  • Adhere to and promote laboratory safety, operational best practices, and continuous improvement protocols.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience in bioprocessing, chemical engineering, or biological sciences.
  • Working knowledge of aseptic techniques and standard bioprocess control systems.
  • Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated bioprocess equipment (e.g., bioreactors, TFF, homogenizers) following SOPs.
  • Basic understanding of analytical technologies for measuring biomass, metabolites, and off-gas composition.
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated proficiency in experimental documentation and routine problem-solving.

Additional Information

  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ambr250 platforms, downstream unit operations/protein purification, Design of Experiments (DoE), process scaling, or working within cGMP/regulated environments.
  • Work Environment: Active laboratory setting requiring commitment to rigorous safety, quality standards, and collaborative teamwork.

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