• Perfusion Scientist

    Astrix Technology (Oklahoma City, OK)


    Perfusion Scientist

     

    Laboratory

     

    Oklahoma City, OK, US

    Pay Rate Low: 100000 | Pay Rate High: 120000

    + Added - 19/06/2025

     

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    _Our client is a biopharmaceutical CDMO that specializes in therapeutic proteins and antibodies. With over 20+ years of scientific experience and a solutions oriented approach, our client will offer you ingenuity from start to finish. Seeking a experienced_ **Perfusion Scientist** _to join the team!_

    Perfusion Scientist – Upstream Process Development

    **Location:** Must relocate to OKC

    **Work Authorization:** U.S. citizens, permanent residents (able to transfer H1B)

    Qualifications:

    + Ph.D. in Bioprocess/Biochemical Engineering + 7+ years relevant experience (incl. 3+ years in industrial USP), or M.Sc. + 10+ years experience (incl. 2+ years industrial USP)

    + Proven expertise in:

    + High-throughput process optimization (DoE, QbD, statistics)

    + Development and scale-up of perfusion and fed-batch systems

    + Upstream scale-down/scale-up for commercialization

    + High-throughput systems (Ambr15/250)

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead multiple client-facing projects for biologics (mAbs, recombinant proteins)

    + Develop and optimize scalable upstream processes (fed-batch, perfusion)

    + Design and execute experiments using flasks, Ambr systems, and bench-scale bioreactors

    + Support process transfer, troubleshooting, and cross-functional R&D collaboration

    + Mentor junior scientists and contribute to strategic innovation

    + Draft protocols, SOPs, batch records, and reports

    Preferred:

    + Experience with CHO cell lines and SUB/SS bioreactors (up to 500L)

    + Knowledge of GMP and regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH)

    + Prior CDMO experience in bioprocess development

    Soft Skills:

    + Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities

    + Comfortable interpreting complex data and presenting to clients and leadershipThis job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! INDBH\#LI-DNP:

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.