Associate Engineer Bioprocess USP (m/f/d)
Job-ID: 58978
Location: Heidelberg, DE
Job Level: Entry Level
Category: Production
Employment Type: Permanent position
Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for our patients.
We are seeking to recruit an Associate Engineer Bioprocess USP (m/f/d) to join the Pilot Plant Upstream Process team starting at the next possible date at our Research and GMP Production Site in Heidelberg.
Perform upstream process development under GMP cleanroom environment
Plan and carry out independent experiments to support process optimization from shake flasks to production bioreactor
Perform production operations according to GMP and all other applicable quality regulations
Create and review manufacturing process and other GMP relevant documentation
Coordinate and plan equipment qualification, maintenance, and repair activities
Perform troubleshooting activities, as well as deviation investigations
Close cooperation with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
Bachelor/ Master/ Diploma in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ related fields
Experience with production, mammalian cell culture technologies and process development
Working experience under GMP cleanroom conditions
Personal responsibility, autonomous organization skills, and ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in the allotted time frame
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
Understanding of underlying GMP principles in a way to improve the existing system and apply measures commensurate to the level of risk of the underlying activity
A permanent position in a dynamically growing company
Wide range of training opportunities, self-improvement, and further education by attending scientific conferences and workshops
Work in modern, state-of-the art equipped labs
Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid annual leave, Job-Ticket
Cooperative work environment with outside work activities