Senior/Principal Scientist, Technology Adoption and Innovation, Upstream

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Senior or Principal Scientist to play a leading role in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of current and emerging technologies in upstream bioprocessing.

This role is ideal for an experienced scientist who is passionate about driving innovation and exploring groundbreaking technologies. The successful candidate will focus on scouting and implementing new technologies, scientific tools, platforms, and methodologies to support the business and organization.

About the Department

The Technology Adoption and Innovation team is part of the newly established Process Science and Technology Department. The main purpose of the department is to support new business opportunities, evaluate new technologies and provide scientific support to operations, of which the technology and innovation aspect is the primary function of the team.

Your Primary tasks will include:

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend promising technologies that align with company goals.

• Lead efforts to bring new technologies into the organization by conducting feasibility studies, coordinating pilot studies, and driving implementation.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new scientific capabilities, tools, and platforms into existing workflows, enhancing productivity and effectiveness.

• Act as an internal scientific advisor, guiding teams on potential applications, advantages, and limitations of emerging technologies.

• Build and maintain relationships with academic, industrial, and governmental partners to access and learn about novel technologies and approaches.

• Present findings, technology evaluations, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

• Support Business Development for potential client presentations if required.

• Provide technical sparring to other teams and departments and provide ad-hoc support to projects and project challenges.

Your Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in biotechnology or related fields.

• Deep knowledge of areas within bioprocessing, especially upstream processing, and understanding of the implementation and implications for introduction of new technologies into bioprocessing industry for production of clinical and commercial biologics.

• Passion for exploring new technologies, with the ability to quickly understand and assess their scientific and practical value.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to distill complex scientific ideas for various audiences.

• This position requires direct, hands-on experience in an upstream laboratory setting and a readiness to engage in wet lab work if needed

• Familiarity with automation technologies, data science, or computational biology is a plus.

Application

• To apply, please submit your CV. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.

• If we see a potential match, one of our recruiters will contact you to discuss your application.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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