Senior Scientist

Position Summary:

The Senior Scientist will work closely with the Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) and College faculty and staff to provide expertise and continuous support to achieve CBET’s objectives. This position reports to the Director of CBET.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead upstream laboratory development activities in coordination with CBET team
• Participate effectively in teaching and training programs designed for industry professionals
• Work directly with industry partners to execute projects under confidentiality and in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP)
• Generate project data and assist in analyzing laboratory results while maintaining data integrity standards
• Author and review technical documents, technical reports, Batch records, and SOPs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in cell culture (e.g., CHO, mammalian) and fermentation (E. coli, yeast)
• Proven expertise bioreactor processes scale-up and scale-down (single-use and stainless steel)
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and GMP compliance
• Skills in process parameter control (pH, DO, temperature, agitation)
• Data analysis, experimental design, and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in bioanalytics and downstream processing is a plus.
• Experience in downstream purification, chromatography, and TFF are desirable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a respect for confidential material
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Work independently and with other members of the team to execute required tasks
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
• Comfort managing multiple projects at the same time – i.e., multitasking
• Ability to interact collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals both from academia and industry
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines on accelerated timelines in a fast-paced work environment

Education and Experience: 

• Ph.D. in life sciences, biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic or industry environment
• Experience in downstream processing related to the biopharmaceutical industry, preferred
• Experience in a GMP/GLP environment, preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information: 

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this particular role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed full-time on-site. Standard work hours are from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles. 

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.