Associate Scientist I, Upstream Process Development

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Job description

Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

The Associate Scientist I is responsible for performing assigned experimental tasks to support the development and optimization of cell line development and cell culture processes for Alexion's therapeutic protein candidates. The Associate Scientist I will work in collaboration with other members of PDCS, and with scientific staff in other Research & Development groups as well as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Quality Control groups.

You will be responsible for:

* Executes experimental studies to generate stable production cell lines for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision
* Executes experimental studies to develop, optimize, and characterize upstream processes for therapeutic protein candidates under supervision
* Executes experimental studies to support scale up of processes at pilot scale as required for therapeutic proteins
* Document study results in notebooks, forms, and technical reports
* Coordinate laboratory management including ordering and maintenance
* Communicate findings to colleagues within the group through informal presentations

You will need to have:

* A successful candidate will typically hold a BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
* 0-2 years of relevant experience working in a relevant laboratory setting
* Understanding/coursework in the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and chemical engineering
* Ability and ambition to learn new techniques
* Good interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
* Experience with various MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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We would prefer for you to have:

* Experience in aseptic techniques
* Experience in fermentation or cell culture
* Ability to conduct and complete assigned routine tasks in the laboratory with supervision
* Ability to work on a high paced dynamic team environment.
* Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal
* LIDI-1

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: .

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more.

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