Process Scientist

Job title:

Process Scientist

Company

bioLytical

Job description

Reporting to the R&D Manager, the Process Scientist is responsible for scaling up solutions for large scale manufacturing, and will assist in manufacturing solutions for use in research and development or commercial diagnostic products. This position involves operating a variety of small to large laboratory and solution mixing equipment and works in close collaboration with Product launch & Sustaining, Compliance and Operations staff to facilitate scale-up and design transfer into manufacturing environment.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Scaling up solutions and conjugation process from R&D scale to large scale manufacturing
• Design and execute experiments to define and justify operational ranges and process boundaries
• Responsible for manufacturing conjugates, buffer solutions, assay reagents and plasma-based solutions for use in research and development or commercial diagnostic products
• Work closely with production team on the reagent scale-up and design transfer process
• Communicate ideas and suggestions for improving processes
• Responsible for the inventory management
• Responsible for drafting production-related documents
• Support process validation
• Manage documentation updates through the design control system
• Responsible for evaluating alternative materials
• Improve production process workflow and efficiency
• Help coordinate experiments and verification activities with PLS, QA, engineer and operations staff
• Understand and comply with Quality and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Support other duties as business demand requires

WHAT YOU BRING

• MS or PhD in chemistry or biochemistry related field, Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience
• Direct lateral flow reagent production experience is highly valued
• Conjugation manufacturing and scale up experience is highly preferred
• Experience and knowledge preferred: conjugation process, biochemistry/protein chemistry, knowledge of the in-vitro diagnostic industry and regulations, experience in tech transfer from R&D setting and in lateral flow device manufacturing a plus
• Broad scientific knowledge and strong critical thinking skills, excellent attention to detail including accurate and thorough record keeping and the ability to recognize and resolve technical problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a multi-departmental environment.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Access, Excel)
• Organized and detail-oriented

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package
• Extended health benefits including dental – 100% employer contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Paid sick days
• Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year!
• Full-size in-house fitness gym and shower facilities
• Complimentary reserved parking
• Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun
• A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques
• The opportunity to join an ‘off the charts’ foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:$80,000-$90,000bioLytical’s pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.ABOUT BIOLYTICALBioLytical is a rapidly growing biomedical company. The company’s vision is to develop innovative rapid diagnostic test to help fight several diseases around the world. The company aims to be vertically integrated, producing in house all the materials required for the testing device, from recombinant protein production to the final kit. Thus, bioLytical is looking for people eager to build and help shape the company of the future.bioLytical Laboratories Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company focused on the research, development and commercialization of rapid in-vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI® technology platform. bioLytical has won several local and industry awards, including BC Exporter of the Year in 2019 and the Globe and Mail’s Fastest Growing Companies list in 2020. We have been named Lifesciences BC’s Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year and have been featured on BC’s Fastest Growing Companies six years in a row. bioLytical moved to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility in Richmond in 2020 to accommodate the extraordinary growth achieved through our team.CORE VALUESINNOVATION in what we do, how we do it and how we think: Contributes new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes the initiative on projects.NEVER SAY NEVER: Stays engaged until the goal is reached or project is completed. Overcomes barriers. Cares so much about the task at hand that the impossible is made possible.SENSATIONAL to our clients, to our partners, to each other: Spirited team player, who adapts to new situations quickly and is beyond reliable.TAKES OWNERSHIP of goals, decisions, actions, and results: Arrives on time and prepared, leads by example, follows through on commitments.INSPIRED to excel: Demonstrates a passion for INSTI, our people and our projects. Is not complacent, shares knowledge freely, exhibits awareness of self, their surroundings, and the business.#conjugation #solutionproduction #lifesciences #IVD #medicaldevice #scale-up #designtransfer

Expected salary

$80000 – 90000 per year

Location

Richmond, BC

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:24:36 GMT

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