Research Associate
Asahi Kasei

Job Info

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At Asahi Kasei we believe anyone can buy equipment or build a facility. It is our diverse team members around the globe who will enable us to develop ideas and technologies and capture the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We look for candidates with a fresh perspective, people with a wide variety of skills who are creative thinkers, enjoy challenges and are driven to excel.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.

Company:
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Job Description:

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. PlanovaTM virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency, and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.

We are a growing team (105+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.

As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation with bonuses
  
• Great health benefits
  
• Wellness plan
  
• Paid time-off
  
• Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
  
• Tuition reimbursement program
  
• Company Giving and Volunteering Program
  

We are currently looking for a Research Associate to join our team! The qualified individual will be responsible for using their biotechnology experience and knowledge to execute projects to analyze and optimize downstream bioprocess unit operations and to communicate their results internally. The Research Associate will engage in day-to-day operations of the process laboratory, including designing and executing bioprocess projects with supervision, particularly focused on virus filtration and other downstream purification processes. This individual will also support a manufacturing process by assisting with scheduling, raw material management, documentation, etc.

We are looking for someone excited to join an incredible team and a fast-growing company!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Experimental:
  
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and documentation of experimental projects to develop and study bioprocess filtration operations with a focus on viral clearance and pathogen safety. Work may include evaluations at both laboratory and production scale.
    
  • Author technical reports, journal articles, and presentations to document findings for internal and external distribution.
    
  • Follow all quality procedures and business and safety practices and train others to do the same.
    
  • Assist in maintenance of the laboratory, including maintaining safety and 5S standards, and maintaining and calibrating equipment.
    
  • Assist field staff with shipments of equipment for studies whenever necessary.
    

• Manufacturing Support:
  
  • Support day-to-day operations for manufacturing of EZ GPT Kits. Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules and update procedures to support manufacturing and QC operators to provide high quality products and achieve on-time shipments to customers.
    

• Attend and contribute to regular group meetings and journal club meetings and provide monthly project update reports.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of bioprocess unit operations, including mechanisms, validation strategies, and regulatory considerations.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends in biologics process development and manufacturing operations.
  

Requirements:

• BS/BA or MS in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or similar scientific discipline and 1-3 years of experience.
  
• Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory is required.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present results and recommendations is required.
  
• Work experience in biopharmaceutical process development or manufacturing sciences is a plus.
  
• Experience with viral clearance or virus filtration is a plus.
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment.
  
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and pressurized liquids.
  

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We believe a diverse workforce is crucial to our growth as a global supplier of advanced materials. Asahi Kasei is an equal opportunity employer.

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