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The JuniorScientist, Upstream Process Development, Viral Vectors supports the development and optimization of upstream manufacturing processes for viral vector production platforms.

This position is part of the Cell Line Development organization located in Cologne, Germany and will be an on-site role.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Execute upstream process development experiments for viral vector production platforms, including AAV and lentiviral vectors.
Support process optimization activities using high-throughput screening platforms, microbioreactor systems, and bench-scale bioreactors.
Perform mammalian cell culture and transient transfection experiments following established procedures and study plans.
Collect, analyze, document, and communicate experimental data and observations.
Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.

Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline; with 3+ years industry experience.
Hands-on laboratory experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
Familiarity with bioreactor operation, microbioreactor systems, or high-throughput screening technologies is desirable.
Experience with scientific data analysis and experimental documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Fed-batch or perfusion cultivation of mammalian cells.
Viral vector downstream purification technologies and molecular analytical methods, including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and other product characterization assays.
Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical data analysis techniques.

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