• Evaluate packaging materials, equipment and manufacturing processes to ensure safe quality manufacture and at the same time meet the cost targets
• Design new or improve packaging, develop the packaging specifications, as well as maintain other packaging-related systems
• Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary meetings and fulfill the role of technical leader for both Innovation and Renovation agendas.
• Build and maintain a great internal and external network to remain informed about the latest packaging science and technology 
• Keep close contact with suppliers, external packaging organizations, or institutes as well as a cross-segment network
• Work safely in a laboratory environment and promote best practices, to provide a safe working environment.
• Interrogate problem statements, devise possible technology concepts and select projects on grounds of likelihood to meet given success criteria.
• Design and practically execute an abatement technology project (based on either combustion, plasma, absorber, or reactor principles) including the collection and analysis of performance data.
• Identify potential for gaining IP, prepare records of invention and perform searches to support patent drafting.
• Prepare, evaluate, and present data internally to cross-functional teams.

Skills: Packaging Evaluation, Process Optimization, Technical Leadership, Networking, Lab Safety, Problem-Solving, Project Execution, Data Analysis

• Assembly of chips into flowcells, suitable for standard and non-standard electrical testing
• Basic non-electrical characterization of chips and flowcells, e.g. using optical microscopy
• Electrical testing of PromethION chips on PromethION production strips.
• Manipulation of electrical testing scripts in the company repository, as well as generating new scripts for bespoke tests.
• Command line programming to communicate with testing instruments
• Data analysis around relevant aspects of electrical testing, i.e. membrane formation and its characteristics, as well as pore insertion and dry connection
• Providing a keen eye for detail, both in chip development-related experiments as well as in manufacturing workflows, to identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Reporting and presenting findings concisely and clearly.
• Work closely with the technology team to validate internal processes and testing
• Assist with the selection and installation of all necessary laboratory equipment to ensure the site becomes standalone

Skills: Chip Assembly, Optical Characterization, Electrical Testing, Script Development, Command Line Programming, Data Analysis, Attention to Detail, Reporting & Presentation

• Perform laboratory experiments, record data, analyze results and review documentation per study protocol
• Maintain GLP compliance during all study phases and be responsive to QAU audit findings
• Perform documentation (create, organize, maintain and archive) per GLP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general company requirements
• Participate in the development, implementation and validation of virus inactivation or removal technologies used in pathogen safety programs
• Design and execute simple experiments and interpret results with minimal supervision
• Work in the Biosafety Level-two laboratory and abide by all applicable safety procedures
• Perform routine laboratory general maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Write standard operating procedures
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings within and outside the department

Skills: Laboratory Experimentation, Data Analysis, GLP Compliance, Documentation Management, Virus Inactivation Technologies, Experimental Design, Biosafety Procedures, SOP Writing

• Conduct and document work to cGMP ensuring that projects are conducted following company procedures and the agreed timelines
• Document all project work to a high standard. 
• Contemporaneous, complete and clear documentation of laboratory work in laboratory notebooks and the timely completion of all necessary project administration.
• Perform all laboratory work to a high degree of scientific rigor such that it will stand up to external scientific, legal or regulatory scrutiny.
• Ensure that all workspaces are kept in a neat condition and to the appropriate standards
• Communicate to line managers progress on assigned work and associated milestones on time.
• Ensure that all work is conducted responsibly and safely following the company's Health and Safety policies
• Ensure that all Health and Safety considerations are appropriately documented.
• Present information and respond to questions from peers, management, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Skills: cGMP Compliance, Documentation Standards, Scientific Rigor, Workspace Organization, Progress Communication, Health and Safety Compliance, Presentation Skills, Regulatory Adherence

• Work in a fast-paced environment performing testing using various analytical techniques, such as HPLC, Dissolution, GC and KF.
• Develop analytical methods for small molecules and oral solid dosage forms using various techniques, such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, and KF.
• Write, execute, and approve validation protocols, reports, and methods following regulatory guidelines.
• Record and report results of analysis following prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Clearly and accurately communicate the results of work by creating documentation of the testing/analysis and obtained results to the internal team and external clients.
• Review and analyze analytical test results, make recommendations for analytical methods and experimental design, and lead technical discussions with internal team and external clients.
• Manage multiple project timelines, ensure deliverables are met, and delegate tasks to supporting scientists
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized laboratory workspace consistent with management expectations.
• Research current methodologies and assist with the implementation of new methodologies and processes with supervisor support and approval.
• Collaborate with internal scientific, analytical, and laboratory functional areas to meet project and team objectives.
• Manage projects at a broad task level under minimal supervision, ensure deliverables are met and identify next steps.

Skills: Analytical Techniques, Method Development, Validation Protocols, Results Reporting, Technical Communication, Project Management, Laboratory Organization, Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Experience in commercial Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) or R&D
• Experience in food/beverage/ingredient research and development function
• Experience with project management techniques
• Ability to build relationships and work closely with internal partners and across divisions
• Understanding of ingredient stability and interactions, sensory assessments, supply chain implications, economics and links with regulations to assure ingredient compliance
• Ability to self-initiate and manage multiple project tasks independently to meet business objectives
• Good time management and organization skills, with the ability to plan and meet target timelines.
• Ability to function effectively in environments with rapidly changing priorities, and to exhibit personal leadership that positively influences self and peers.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to technical applications and functional parameters defined within the specifications, and, support logics to mandate requirements
• Demonstrate independence and proactiveness to drive business projects, and, develop solutions to challenges to garner management support for efficiency with results

Qualifications: BS in Food Science with 1 year of Experience

• Experience in protein analytical development
• Experience in protein analytical chromatography (SEC, IEX, RP) with both HPLC and UHPLC hardware/software
• Experience with capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS, icIEF).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Ability to adapt plans rapidly in response to customer requests or technical problems.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail in the execution and documentation of studies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to integrate complex data to produce clear and accurate reports and presentations
• Demonstrate the ability for technical proficiency
• Must be highly organized and accurate

Qualifications: BS in Biotechnology with 4 years of Experience

• Relevant experience from the industry
• Demonstrated expertise in developing upstream processes
• Understanding of how modifications in cell culture conditions affect the quality and activity of proteins
• Experience in handling bioreactors, fed-batch and/or continuous cultivations
• Experience in late-stage process optimization/process characterization
• Experience with JMP or other statistical analysis tools
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in planning, performing, and reporting experiments
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Qualifications: BS in Materials Science with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in the Life Science or Biotechnology industry
• Experience working in Molecular Genetics including performing multiplex PCR & qPCR primer and probe design, troubleshooting, optimization, restriction digest, cloning
• Experience performing statistical analysis and interpretation of data
• Demonstrates ability to execute well-designed, decision-making experiments to positively impact project goals
• Expertise in food microbiology, diagnostics, and Biohazard Level II environment
• Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently and fully integrate into a high-achieving team environment
• Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills as evidenced by publication record and/or upward trend in work responsibilities
• Track record of positive impact on project goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment, including rapid changes in priorities and hard deadlines

Qualifications: BS in Molecular Biology with 2 years of Experience

• Experience in a laboratory setting demonstrating proficiency in synthesis, purification and characterization of relevant small molecules (modified nucleosides/nucleotides), biomolecules (oligonucleotides), and/or bioconjugates.
• Deep knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry as well as downstream processing and High Resolution Accurate Mass (HRAM) analysis of oligos
• Experience developing and validating various chromatography-based purification methodologies (affinity, reversed phase, normal phase, ion exchange) as well as analysis methods in the area of biologics and molecular biology workflows.
• Thorough understanding of and proficiency with operating common laboratory equipment such as Analytical/Preparative Scale HPLC, FPLC, Flash Chromatography, etc.
• A strong team player with the ability to build relationships, collaborate and gain support from others
• Adept at presenting scientific information to an audience with a wide spectrum of expertise.
• Subject matter expertise in analytical characterization of oligonucleotides using (LC-)HRAM in Agilent MassHunter/BioConfirm software
• Experience with bioconjugation and/or various techniques for functionalization of solid supports, beads, and resins.
• Knowledge/experience programming and maintaining instrumentation such as liquid handling robots (i.e. Tecan) and automated DNA synthesizers (i.e. Dr. Oligo and/or AKTA Oligo Pilot).
• Ability to present and communicate (oral and written) information in a clear manner.
• The skills to work independently and also within a team setting

Qualifications: BS in Biochemistry with 5 years of Experience