Process Development Associate 2

Regeneron's Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development Group (PMPD) is seeking a Process Development Associate II as a full-time position to work in the Purification Development group. In this role, you will contribute to the development of platforms aimed to accelerate process development, including high-throughput screening and mechanistic modeling. You will also be responsible for using such platforms to design and execute experiments to support the Purification Development group. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, efficient, flexible, and able to perform key responsibilities in a fast-paced, team environment.

A Typical Day in the Role Might Look Like:

• Purification of a diverse array of proteins at microliter scale to support many of Regeneron’s research and discovery groups

• Utilization of automated liquid handling to perform experiments.

• Development of technology and automation to increase process throughput and efficiency of preclinical manufacturing

• Calibration of in silico unit operation models to inform development and increase mechanistic understanding

• Documentation of experiments, results, and findings in an electronic laboratory notebook; presentation of work at group and department meetings.

• Maintenance of instruments and troubleshooting of instrumental/experimental problems.

• Collaboration with peers to complete core deliverables while exhibiting independence in experimental execution and troubleshooting.

This Role Might Be For You If You :

• Enjoy a fast-paced bench-scale laboratory setting where sound science and teamwork are priorities.

• Contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective, and efficient working environment.

• Have an eye for development of efficient workflows and best practices.

• Are well organized and can juggle competing priorities and multiple ongoing projects

• Anticipate and recognize potential problems with laboratory supplies / equipment and act to prevent and tackle problems.

• Keep up with SOP training and/or compliance responsibilities.

• Are scientifically curious, enthusiastic, and proactively ask questions to learn or seek clarification.

To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in either Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Biochemistry, and 0 - 5+ years’ experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. A strong fundamental understanding of various protein purification techniques a plus. Experience with Downstream Development and with equipment like Akta Explorers/Avants/Pilots, chromatography columns, HPLCs and UPLCs, as well as software such as Empower, Unicorn, JMP, and LIMS is a plus. Experience with liquid handlers, such as Hamiltons or Tecans, is a plus. Experience with mechanistic modeling and GoSilico Chromatography Modeling Software is a plus.