Hobson Prior is seeking a Process Development Scientist/Engineer to join our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology team. This role will have a main focal point of developing processes for the manufacturing of novel gene therapies. This role requires a solid understanding of chemical and biological processes, and the ability to use experimental and computational tools to develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

- Develop processes for the recovery and purification of DNA and AAV.

- Scale up and transfer lab scale operations to in-house production facility.

- Continuously improve understanding and knowledge of operations to ensure process reproducibility and robustness.

- Support manufacturing operations with implementing new processes and troubleshooting activities.

- Drive innovation and challenge conventional assumptions.

- Use appropriate analytical tools to generate comprehensive data, improve process understanding and identify optimization opportunities.

Key Skills and Requirements:

- Knowledge of engineering principles for scaling up and down of bioprocess operations.

- Understanding of how to develop and optimise processes for the purification of biopharmaceutical products.

- Understanding of GMP and QbD considerations in a large scale manufacturing environment.

- Understanding and experience with statistical and modelling software and tools.

- Understanding of in-process assays such as qPCR, ELISA, HPLC, plate-based spectrometric assays.

- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage change and motivate self and others.

- Excellent planning and organizing skills.

- Professionalism and ability to handle pressure.

- Innovative thinking and creativity.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Interested or know someone who might be? Reach out to ­­­­Jessica Taylor using the following:

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📞 020 3831 7651

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