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US-CA-San Diego: Biotech Process Sciences Senior Technician

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Date: 24-Mar-2009

Biotech Process Sciences Senior Technician

Purpose of the role

* Set-up equipment and run - in an independent manner - small-scale experiments (bench-scale to pilot-scale) for process development/optimization/validation * Set-up and run scaled-down processes for process validation * Check and control process performance by analyzing In Process Control data provided by QC / ANA * Assure the functionality of the BPS laboratories * Supply required amounts of recombinant proteins for product development projects

Accountability Area

* Set-up and run processes and supply product on time and in agreement with the development needs * Collaborate with the others BPS Groups to set-up efficient processes * Perform the requested activities within the BPS according to its objectives and assure the functionality of its laboratories * Perform proper maintenance and operations of technical equipment in laboratory * Participation to "piquet" service according to department plan * Respect of safety and hygiene rules according to internal procedures.

Qualifications

Functional Knowledge

* Expertise in setting-up equipment and running experiments at small-scale (bench-scale and/or pilot-scale) * Clear understanding of biopharmaceutical process unit operations principles and techniques * Good understanding of GxP and process validation quality requirements * Know-how in industrial biopharmaceutical processes * Understanding of company needs in development and validation of processes

Interpersonal Skills

* Communication skills at all levels within BPS (Managers, Assistant/Associate Scientists, Technicians…) * Communication with other departments (QC, Manufacturing, QA…) * Teamwork

Education/ Professional Experience

* Certificate in Biochemistry / Biology (Apprentice, BTS, IUT, Technical degree…) with minimum 3 years expertise in Biochemistry / Biology /chemistry field * Or University degree (Licence, BSc…)

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US-CA-San Diego: Biotech Process Sciences Senior Technician