(Senior) Scientist Downstream, Early-Stage Process Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Do you want to help customers bring advanced biological products to the market? Do you thrive in a role where you can learn and develop? Do you value teamwork and love being part of an interdisciplinary team? If so, this role as (Senior) Downstream Scientist in our Early-Stage Process Development department is the perfect opportunity for you. 

About The Job

We are seeking a (Senior) Downstream Scientist with hands-on experience in fundamental laboratory techniques. Your primary tasks will include leading multiple projects, customer interaction, and planning, supporting and reporting experiments using the following technologies: 

• Clarification/Centrifugation 
• Chromatography 
• Ultrafiltration 
• Formulation development
  
  

About The Department & Team 

The Early-Stage Process Development Department plays a crucial role in bringing new drugs from concepts to patients, with projects ranging from early pre-clinical development through clinical studies. The department is responsible for cell line development and early-stage process development. The department is composed by three interdisciplinary teams. You will be part of a group of highly dedicated technicians and scientists collaborating on the development and optimization of processes. The teams are driving the projects, and you will experience close collaboration within the team between different technical disciplines. We collaborate with various stakeholders, such as Analytical Method Development, Process Transfer, and Manufacturing. You will experience a dynamic and flexible workplace with many opportunities to both contribute and develop.

Your Qualifications 

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, or related scientific/technical background.
• Experience in protein purification methods. 
• Background in development laboratories or pilot-scale production. 
• Familiarity with working in a cGMP environment is considered a plus. 
• Experience or interest in analytical methods such as UV/VIS Spectrophotometry, HPLC, and CE SDS-PAGE. 
• Customer mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills. 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. 
• A positive mindset with flexibility and enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and responsibilities. 
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to uncertainties. 
  
  

On a personal level, we expect you to be a high-performing team player and to be ambitious on behalf of yourself and the company. You master the balance between speed of execution and quality of work. You embrace change and enjoy a rapid pace of work in a positive, can-do attitude and with a good sense of humor. You are experienced with working cross-functionally and internationally.

Application 

• To apply, please submit your CV. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  
• If we see a potential match, one of our recruiters will contact you to discuss your application.  
• For more information, please contact the Hiring Manager, Camilla Johansen, at [email protected]. 
  
  

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.