We are seeking a technician with a background and interest in analytical chemistry and more specifically HPLC and electrophoretic methodologies such as SEC, RP, IEX, CGE, icIEF, affinity chromatography.
The position will be in the Chromatographic assay development Team in the Analytical Development (AD) Department at AGC Biologics A/S (AGC). AGC is a Contract Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan and USA and with customers all over the world.
The department
The AD Department consists of 42 dedicated and highly competent scientists and technicians working in four sub teams; chromatographic assay development, bioassay development, PD support, and characterization. AD is responsible for implementation, transfer and development of analytical procedures, analytical support to upstream and downstream process development, characterization of products, testing engineering batches for production and the transfer of analytical methods to QC for validation. AGC projects range from early pre-clinical development through all phases of clinical development all the way to commercial supply. AD is also involved in cross-functional project groups and implementation of new analytical technologies and techniques. The AD department is in close contact with our counterparts in our Seattle, Boulder, Heidelberg and Chiba facilities.
As a technician in the Chromatographic assay development team, you will be working with setting up new methods in several different chromatography tecniques, like SEC, CIEX, AIEX, RP, HIC and affinity chromatography as well as various electrophoretic techniques. All in the quest to support a wide variety of protein based products to support our customers getting their product to market as fast as possible with a high quality. You will be working together with a team of 5 scientists and 5 technicians. We can promise an exciting and diverse job.
The work environment in our department is very informal. There is constant collaboration across the organization, and all employees have a professional and flexible attitude towards their work.
Responsibilities And Tasks
You will get the opportunity to work with a broad range of personalities as well as diverse products in different clinical stages; you will also get the opportunity to use your skills in a cross-functional setting and interactive environment.
The Job Includes
- Evaluating methods received from clients before implementation at AGC
- Develop analytical methods for challenging protein separations
- Perform "pre"-validations ensuring methods are suitable for use in QC
- Running routine analytical assays to generate data to support process development.
- Independent processing of analytical data and preparing it for scientist review.
- Trouble-shooting.
- Instrument responsibilities.
Experience And Competencies
The ideal candidate is an educated lab technician or has an equivalent scientific/technical background. You have practical experience with running methods within HPLC and/or electrophoretic methodologies with proteins. In addition to this you have:
- +3 years of experience in analytics, preferably from the biotech industry.
- Understanding of analytical instrumentation.
- An understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good English communication skills both oral and written.
- Computer skills.
- Experience in Chromeleon will be an advantage.
On a Personal Level We Expect You To
Be a team player and to be ambitious on behalf of yourself, the team, and the company. You are result driven and embrace change and enjoy a rapid pace of work with a positive, can-do attitude and with a good sense of humor.
For further information, please contact Vanessa Baj, PD Support Team Leader, Analytical Development, phone +45 2760 3005, or Helle Grann Wendelboe, Senior Director of Analytical Development, phone +45 2294 3090.
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AGC Biologics (AGC) is a global Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with bio-manufacturing facilities in Europe, Japan, Italy and the USA. The company provides a comprehensive range of commercial and clinical cGMP biologics manufacturing services, from DNA to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The company’s team and approach are tailored to each of its client’s needs, whether turnkey manufacturing or sophisticated, stand-alone analytical, formulation and stability services.
Visit www.agcbio.com to learn why AGC Biologics is a World Leader in process development and contract manufacturing.
