Downstream Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• As a Downstream Process Engineer you are responsible for technology transfer, initial process validation and process control strategy definition for introduction of new products and processes at manufacturing scale
• You identificate process improvements to increase yield or process robustness
• You generate a supportive data package leading to implementation at manufacturing scale
• You support and safeguard existing production processes by data trending and monitoring
• You generate scientific/technical study protocols and reports in support of significant changes, product impact assessments upon significant deviations in the production process
• You provide technical advice to questions of other departments

Requirements

• PhD or master in Life Sciences, with relevant experience of minimum 3 or 7 years, respectively, in process development or MSAT-like functions
• Specific experience in protein purification (on lab- and/or manufacturing scale, experience with growing mammalian cells in bioreactors is a plus
• Since all writing is in English and given the international context, fluent in writing and talking in English and Dutch
• Flexible and a strong communicator, who is able to connect, go in discussion and find compromise with people in other departments or sites
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving mindset, are accurate with the necessary eye for detail
• Familiar with various statistical and data trending techniques
• Ability to work in team