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We are searching for the best talent, ** MSAT Emerging Technical Post Doc** . ​ This Hybrid position can be based in Springhouse Pa.

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The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) group is looking for a Post-doctoral scientist to join the Emerging Technologies team to implement innovative solutions to improve manufacturing. Our team innovates processes to improve reliability and yield and implements process analytical technology (PAT) sensors and machine learning modeling to support next-generation manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. Support for biopharmaceuticals require fresh thinking to support real time measurements for product quality attributes through the use of PAT. PAT is a key enabler of process intensification, advanced process control (APC) and real time release testing (RTRt) initiatives for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The candidate will design research around novel PAT and data analytics technology on a development scale to support commercial scale implementation. Although we support all therapeutic platforms, a focus in our large molecule drug substance and drug product are prioritized critical initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for design and execution of lab-scale protocols to develop the technology and develop business cases to support commercial implementation. The candidate will develop multivariate models to improve the production of selected proteins and support real time release initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate new PAT sensors.

Invent, lead and complete projects using mechanistic modeling and/or PAT projects for implementation in manufacturing.

Collaborate with various other functions within the larger MSAT and R&D teams.

Develop, validate, and implement high impact innovative solutions in a GMP environment.

Develop new strategies for product intensification, real time release and advanced process control for next generation manufacturing.

Lead activities associated with ongoing multivariate analysis projects.

Authoring technical reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications:

Education:

Phd is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 0-2 years experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field.

Ability to exhibit strong understanding of material characterization methods, including spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal, and physical methods.

Exhibit strong understanding of biotherapeutic manufacturing operations such as cell culture, protein purification, or formulation.

Training in analytics and statistics to analyze information and draw conclusions based upon their findings.

Proficient in programming languages such as R, Matlab, Python are strongly preferred.

Excellent communication, verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.

Other:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 77,000-118,150.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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