Job Description
Overview Who we are PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,700 + people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners. As an Upstream Process Scientist in our client's Vaccine Manufacturing MSAT Lab, your primary responsibility will be to provide hands-on support in planning and executing lab-scale experiments to optimize upstream processes for vaccine production. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition from lab-scale to full-scale production, contributing to the development of robust, scalable, and compliant vaccine manufacturing processes. Responsibilities Daily Responsibilities: Develop and optimize cell lines to maximize productivity and ensure product consistency. Lead and support upstream related studies at small scale in MSAT lab. Strong background in setting up cell culture seed train, bioreactors setup and running process smoothly. Strong background in TFF, clarification, filtration and dilution of drug substance. Write reports to a high standard and present data within the group. Work closely with downstream processing, quality control, and R&D teams to align on process improvements and transitions. This role will support satellite runs of vaccine process to ensure the efficient and consistent production of vaccines. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding the drug substance process as well as a passion for problem-solving and process improvements in a GLP environment. Ensure a high standard of record keeping and documentation of experiments and investigations. Support in drafting SOP, protocols, MBRs and other technical documents and revision of documents including technical memos Participate in manufacturing investigations with cross-functional teams to ensure that detailed root cause analysis is completed and appropriate CAPAs are implemented. Develop and optimize cell lines to maximize productivity and ensure product consistency. Qualifications Requirements & Qualifications: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Engineering or related Science or Engineering major or equivalent experience Minimum 2-3 years working in a biological, or vaccine clinical or commercial manufacturing Experience in cell culture process development and bioreactor operation Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and team collaboration skills are essential. As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future. PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know. #LI-BW1