Scientist Job at Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the USA
Are you experienced in biologics manufacturing and pilot-scale bioprocessing? Alexion Pharmaceuticals is hiring an Associate Scientist II, Pilot Plant Operations in New Haven, United States. The candidate selected for the Scientist Job at Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the USA supports the operational scale-up of non-GMP pilot-scale manufacturing processes for biotherapeutic candidates, offering hands-on experience in upstream and downstream bioprocessing at scales up to 500L bioreactors.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Scientist II, Pilot Plant Operations
- Job Reference: R-246788
- Location: New Haven, United States
- Department: Pilot Plant Operations – Product Development & Clinical Supply
- Industry: Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Work Schedule: Standard hours with occasional shift/weekend work
About Alexion Pharmaceuticals:
Alexion Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-changing therapies for patients with rare diseases. The organization emphasizes innovation in biologics manufacturing and clinical supply, supporting the development and scale-up of advanced biotherapeutic candidates through cutting-edge pilot plant operations.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- BS degree in Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline, with 1–2 years of experience
- MS degree with 0–1 year of experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pilot-scale operations up to 500L bioreactor scale in this Scientist Job at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
- Assist with mammalian cell culture and downstream purification processes
- Provide facility and operational support, including Equipment maintenance, Cleaning equipment and parts, Solution preparation, and Set-up and clean-up activities
- Provide hands-on support during upstream and downstream manufacturing runs in this Scientist Job in the USA
- Document results in electronic notebooks and/or paper forms
- Follow laboratory and manufacturing operating and safety procedures
- As an Associate Scientist, you should support scale-up activities for non-GMP pilot-scale manufacturing
Skills Required:
- Experience in biologics manufacturing or research
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification
- Proficiency in basic laboratory skills Pipetting and volumetric measurements, Weighing components, and pH and conductivity measurements
- Ability to follow laboratory and manufacturing SOPs
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Accuracy and reproducibility in performing tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Understanding task prioritization under supervision
Preferred Skills:
- Operational experience with pilot-scale bioreactors
- Experience with chromatography skids
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Technical documentation and presentation skills
- Ability to manage aspects of a technical project
- Cross-functional collaboration capability
Benefits of the Scientist Job:
- Hands-on experience in pilot-scale biotherapeutics manufacturing
- Exposure to upstream and downstream bioprocess scale-up
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally within Product Development and Clinical Supply
- Technical growth in bioreactor operations and purification technologies
- Involvement in innovative biopharmaceutical development
- Career advancement within a specialized biotherapeutics environment
