PD ASSOCIATE - UPSTREAM - MICROBIAL

WHY CYTOVANCE?    

At Cytovance, we are on the cutting-edge and we are committed to providing a work environment that fosters creativity and success while giving our employees the ability to achieve their full potential.  We believe that as our industry grows, so will our employees.

WHAT CYTOVANCE HAS TO OFFER:

A Meaningful Career- Forward-thinking individuals working together to explore and create state of the art medicines that change the lives of people around the world.

An Energetic Community – Headquartered in Downtown Oklahoma City, offering everything you look for in a modern metropolitan community.  An abundance of arts, quality health care, excellence in education and more.  It is a distinctly livable city where you can chase your dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life. Visit abetterlifeokc.com  

A Competitive Benefit Package – Cytovance offers a competitive 401k match, medical benefits, Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, and a generous amount of paid time away from your job.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? 

The Process Development Associate I conducts laboratory experiments as part of development and/or demonstration of processes related to cell expansion (mammalian or microbial) of biopharmaceutical products. The Associate also participates in activities related to the maintenance and upkeep of the Process Development Lab.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Performs cell expansion procedures and ancillary functions to assist with upstream processing of biopharmaceutical products including media and/or buffer formulation and preparation, cell expansion, filtration, and titer analysis (octet, SDS-PAGE, or other suitable method).
• Prepares data summaries, reports and process descriptions for process development activities. 
• Maintains detailed and accurate records by logging equipment usage, procedures and results in logbooks, Batch Records, or laboratory notebooks in accordance with GDPs.
• Stays current with all training requirements. 
• Maintains and troubleshoots general laboratory equipment including bioreactor/fermenter systems. 
• Maintains a clean workspace and participates in general housekeeping.
• Establishes good working relationships with peers and other colleagues.
• Displays a positive attitude and good change readiness.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field
• 0-3 years of direct related experience 
• Must be able to work full-time and the occasional nights and weekends

Physical Demands:  

 While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:  
 While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals consistent with a lab environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Cytovance Biologics acknowledges that Providers may be a valuable resource for identifying and recruiting Candidates for employment.  However, we require that all Recruiters engage directly with Cytovance Biologic’s Human Resource Team and comply with Cytovance Biologic’s requirements prior to transmitting any Resumes/CV’s or introducing any Candidates to Cytovance Biologics.  Cytovance Biologic’s Human Resource Team is the only function within the Company that can enter contractual relationships with external Recruiters and Recruiting Agencies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.