Process Engineer III-Framingham, MA

Job description

Position: Process Engineer III, Upstream Pilot Lab

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

The Process Engineer (PE) III position is part of Process Science in Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Pilot Lab and is based at the biologics hub in Framingham, MA. The Global MSAT function assures robustness and economics of cell-culture based manufacturing processes in support of life cycle management (LCM) of biological proteins expressed from mammalian systems by:

·  Driving next generation LCM process development & supporting key strategic initiatives
·  Leading technology transfer, scale-up development & adaptation, process automation, process control strategy, process validation, and comparability at Sanofi and external industrial sites
·  Providing technical assistance for commercial manufacturing at Sanofi & external sites including change assessment, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement

Position overview /Key responsibilities*:

The PE III will be a key contributor/ Leader in the Process Science Upstream Pilot Lab group. The successful candidate will apply scientific and engineering principles and utilize cell culture, bioreactor, and separation technologies to: improve current commercial and develop next-generation processes of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins, with responsibilities spanning bench and pilot-scale process development & characterization, as well as support of technology transfer to manufacturing facilities. This individual will work in a team environment, collaborating with various colleagues in the organization to solve a wide range of complex problems in creative and practical ways.

Specific Responsibilities include:

·  Work collaboratively within the MSAT group to execute and participate in the design of Pilot scale operations; contributes to data analysis and interpretation of results
·  Set-up and maintain upstream Pilot laboratory equipment, systems, and training
·  Author internal procedures and technical reports
·  Present data and results within department and project teams
·  May contribute/ lead small project teams for technology transfer to manufacturing

*Key responsibilities may differ among employees and change over time, in accordance with business needs

Basic qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or equivalent with 6+ years of professional experience, or MS with 4+ years, PhD with 0-2 years.

Preferred qualifications:

·  Relevant degree with at least 5 years direct professional cell culture experience in chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or equivalent in a scale-up setting
·  Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
·  Hands-on experience at laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing scale for biologics products
·  Knowledge in cell culture process development, bioreactor design and control strategies, scale up and scale down as applied to mammalian-expressed proteins
·  Excellent scientific background
·  Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and on cross-functional and cross-site teams
·  Strong technical writing and presentation skills
·  Experience with statistical analysis software

LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

Strives for results: sets ambitious tangible and measurable targets; takes personal responsibility for achieving results; reviews and evaluates progress against agreed targets, timelines and budgets

Cooperates transversally: Shares information and seeks input from outside direct team. Develops strong cross functional relationships and partnerships with science and commercial organization

Commit to customers: Shares relevant information openly and seeks appropriate input from others outside of the direct team; develops and maintains effective cross-functional working relationships and partnerships; responds positively and constructively to requests for support from across the organization

Act for Change: Creatively challenges the status quo to find new ways of working; looks for the opportunities that arise during times of change; readily adapts to new environment, jobs, technologies and processes.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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