Job Description

Req #1164

Friday, March 10, 2023

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening(s) for Process Development Scientist, Biologics. These are permanent, full-time position located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing enzymatic in vitro transcription preparation of mRNA that are robust and scalable using DoE principles.
• Designing and carrying out experiments involving plasmid and primer design, PCR, microbial transformation, and other areas of synthetic biology as part of a commercial biologics platform.
• Experiment with microbial host strains for recombinant protein and plasmid DNA production, to be applied in industrial cGMP applications.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced CDMO developing commercial processes to produce innovative biologics, supporting USP fermentation and DSP purification at lab scale.
• Carrying out literature searches and summaries as appropriate; designing new experimental approaches and preparing research plans.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide technical input in the evaluation of client project proposals to determine feasibility.
• Preparing and presenting technical summaries of experiments for internal and external client stakeholders, including tech. transfer and preparation of reports.
• Document experiments and data thoroughly.
• Following the company\'s quality and safety standards (quality management system procedures and safety practices for the laboratory and manufacturing facilities).
• Training and supervising of research assistants or summer students if needed.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Educational background in, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or closely related field.
• Experience with pDNA or mRNA production process is an asset.
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques related to synthetic biology (design of genetic constructs, primer design, PCR, microbial transformation, gene editing, cloning and production of recombinant proteins etc.) is an asset.
• Knowledge of fermentation, metabolic engineering techniques and/or bacterial physiology is an asset.
• Knowledge of fermentation-based production and/or of downstream purification of recombinant proteins is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate in a dynamic fast paced CDMO environment and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours, periodically, as dictated by process needs.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d button.

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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