Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH was founded in 1997 and is a successful expanding biotech company in Heidelberg, a subsidiary company of the international operating Octapharma group. Our core business is in research and development of recombinant proteins derived from human cell lines. We strive to develop treatments with an improved tolerability for the patient and longer half-lives.

We are seeking to recruit an Associate Expert Bioprocess USP to join the Pilot Plant Upstream Process team starting in January 2025 at our Research and GMP Production Site in Heidelberg.

Evaluate new and existing bioprocess technologies, methods, and equipment with focus on scale-up and optimization of cell culture
Plan and carry out independent experiments to support process optimization and development from shake flasks to production bioreactor
Perform production operations according to GMP and all other applicable quality regulations
Create and review manufacturing process and other GMP relevant documentation
Coordinate routine activities that occur in the Pilot Plant; manage daily production schedules
Coordinate and plan equipment qualification, maintenance activities
Perform in-depth troubleshooting, as well as deviation investigations
Close cooperation with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with GMP requirements

Degree in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ related fields (MSc. or PhD a plus)
Technical knowledge and experience with bioreactors and control systems (e.g. SCADA WinCC, MFCS/win)
Working experience under GMP cleanroom conditions
Experience with process development, scale-up and operation of large-scale bioreactors is highly desirable
Understanding of design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis of experimental and characterization data is desirable
Personal responsibility, autonomous organization skills, and ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in the allotted time frame
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
Understanding of underlying GMP principles in a way to improve the existing system and apply measures commensurate to the level of risk of the underlying activity

A permanent position in a dynamically growing company
Wide range of training opportunities, self-improvement, and further education by attending scientific conferences and workshops
Work in modern, state-of-the art equipped labs
Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid annual leave, Job-Ticket
Cooperative work environment with outside work activities

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