Bioprocess Scientist - Chromatography

Bioprocess Scientist - Chromatography

Ecolab is seeking a Bioprocess Scientist - Chromatography to develop chromatography processes to advance technical platforms that meet both business and customer needs. In this position, you will be responsible for leading and executing chromatography experiments aimed at the industrial purification of monoclonal antibodies. You will collaborate closely with field and laboratory-based technical teams to design, execute, and communicate results from process development studies. The ideal candidate will be an adept bench scientist with practical expertise in preparative chromatography. They should exhibit excellent collaboration and teamwork capabilities and possess the ability to work independently and proactively.

Why Ecolab Korea?

The opportunity to improve patient access to medication by improving biologic drug development processes

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do

Selected candidates will be responsible for supporting the functional leader in setting up a new downstream purification process development laboratory. You will co-ordinate with vendors to assess, procure, install, commission and test various equipment used for antibody purification development. Once the lab is set up, you will be responsible for performing and leading chromatography experiments for industrial purification of monoclonal antibodies.

• Routinely author protocols and reports for process development studies for purification of monoclonal antibodies.
• Design and execute bench-scale experiments using AKTA and other bench-scale chromatography systems.
• Analyze samples using ceSDS, UPLC/HPLC, ELISA, PCR, spectrophotometry and other appropriate analytical tools to determine product purity and non-product related impurities.
• Maintaining accurate records and interpreting data to provide detailed information and analysis on the execution of experiments
• Follow all procedures established in the lab to ensure efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

Required:

• M Sc required.
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) in English is a must-have.
• Three years of demonstrated experience in 'chromatography process development' for commercial scale purification of antibodies is a must-have.
• Demonstrated strong theoretical and practical knowledge of chromatography
• The ability to exhibit a high level of attention to detail and a quality-minded approach to all record keeping

Preferred:

• M Sc in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or related degree
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of statistics