USP Scientist (f/m/d) 100%. Basel-Stadt. Suiza

Celonic is a *Pure Play* Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life- saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Biologics Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic's. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Team Manager, the Scientist USP will be responsible for the realization of development work packages (focused on the USP part) within a group of the Biologics Development Center (Process Development & Optimization or Characterization & Commercial Readiness).

For this position, we are looking for a motivated candidate with excellent technical and communication skills that has performed experiments related to purification of biologics. The candidate must have demonstrated these past technical capabilities on these topics and team player behavior.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execution, documentation and analysis of process development studies (USP focused) within the scope of work packages for clients or internal initiatives. A strong commitment in the laboratory is expected

- Operate instruments such as bench top bioreactors, wave bioreactors, automated small-scale bioreactors (i.e. ambr250), ATF filtration devices, cell counters and metabolite analyzers

- Collaboration and daily exchanges between different teams and functions such as Biologics Development Center departments or manufacturing facility

- Participate in the assessment, implementation and transfer of state-of-the-art technologies for the production of biologics

- Participate in ensuring that good laboratory practices and HSE rules are observed within the laboratory. Propose improvements when needed

- Support DSP activities when needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- You have a master’s degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering or related (experience in process development will be valued) or bachelor’s with relevant experience

- You are proficient in aseptic techniques and mammalian cell culture techniques (cell thawing & passaging, fed-batch & perfusion production, N-1 intensification, cell harvest)

- You have demonstrated experience in working in autonomy and self-disciplined to meet timelines

- You have demonstrated experience in the development of robust purification processes for biologics

- You are available for weekend work and on-call duty

- You are confident in the use of Microsoft Office

- You are confident in the use of English language (German is a plus)

WHY CELONIC?

- Make a difference by directly impacting patients' lives

- Biologics is an attractive, high-growth sector with professional development

- Offers a multinational and diverse workplace

- Proud to be a pioneer in *Next Generation* manufacturing technologies

- Family-owned: Entrepreneurial and short communication lines

- Basel is a great place to live, play and work in the center of Europe