Associate Scientist, Upstream Pd
Company: Molecular Templates, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
div> Job DetailsLevel EntryJob Location TX-9301 - Austin,
TXPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeTravel
Percentage NoneJob Shift DayJob Category Biopharmaceutical
Development Company Overview: Molecular Templates is a
clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery
and development of differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics.
Our proprietary biologic drug platform technology, known as
engineered toxin bodies, or ETBs, leverages the resident biology of
a genetically engineered form of Shiga-like Toxin A subunit to
create novel therapies with potent and differentiated mechanisms of
action for cancer and other serious diseases. MTEM currently has
multiple clinical-stage ETB candidates in development including
MT-5111, MT-0169, and MT-6402. Additional preclinical compounds
derived from our ETB platform technology are being advanced toward
clinical development. Additional information about Molecular
Templates can be obtained at . Position Overview: Molecular
Templates is seeking an experienced and highly motivated
professional to support upstream processing for production
activities. This position will perform functions related to
production and GMP manufacturing operations, including routine
protein expression using microbial fermentation, equipment set-up
and calibration, and media preparation. This position will also be
responsible for general facility and equipment preventative
maintenance and sanitization. This will require excellent technical
skills and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
guidelines and verbal instructions and accurate and timely
completion of manufacturing batch records. Job Responsibilities
will include:
- Perform protein expression by microbial fermentation. This
includes but not limited to: cell culture, cell banking, bioreactor
operation, cell plating, cell harvesting, media preparation,
equipment cleaning and sterilization, process data recording.
- Conduct limited characterization of metabolic products and
protein expression using common laboratory techniques.
- Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely
manner, strictly adhering to established SOPs and regulatory
requirements.
- Adhere to production schedules and timelines
- Ensure highest degree of personal safety and facility security
throughout operations
- Conduct general laboratory and equipment maintenance duties,
including washing glassware, ordering raw materials, products and
other resources, and maintaining inventory (e.g. buffer),
conducting preventative and safety checks on facility and
equipment
- Assist with non-complex projects, such as facility sanitization
and organization, implementation of new instrumentation or proposal
of technical improvements, as needed Qualifications:
- Associates' degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or
chemical engineering or a closely-related field, plus a minimum of
two (2) years relevant experience in GMP manufacturing environment
or laboratory conducting or supporting protein expression methods
using microbial fermentation, or a Bachelor's degree in biology,
biochemistry, microbiology, or chemical engineering or a
closely-related field
- Experience in biopharmaceutical industry, preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheet and
word processing
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking
skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain production schedule
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction and work under
supervision
- Ability to understand and exercise basic mathematical
calculations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth team
environment
- Ability to lift 75 lbs. manually or with additional assistance
from staff and/or mechanical lifting equipment (e.g. dolly, cart,
lift, hand truck, etc.). Must be able to stand, crouch, sit, bend,
or stretch for extended periods of time.
- Must possess flexibility to work varying schedules to support
operations, such as occasional 12-hour shift or night shift
Reporting Structure: This position has no supervisory
responsibilities. This position reports to Senior Scientist,
Upstream Process Development. Molecular Templates celebrates and
supports our differences and is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. MTEM is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals. If you need assistance with your application due to a
disability, you may contact us at: . By submitting a resume for
consideration, applicants verify that they have read MTEM's
Applicant Privacy notice.
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