Bioprocess Engineer USP in Heidelberg bei Octapharma

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for the patient.

We are looking for:

A Bioprocess Engineer (m/f/d) to join the Pilot Plant Upstream Process team starting as soon as possible at our Research and GMP Production Site in Heidelberg.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and plan equipment qualification, maintenance and repair activities
• Perform troubleshooting activities, as well as deviation investigations
• Close cooperation with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with GMP requirements

Your profile:

• Degree in Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering/ related fields (MSc. or PhD a plus)
• Technical knowledge and experience with bioreactors and control systems (e.g. 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

We offer:

• 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

Application:

Please apply via our web portal only.

Contact person:

Dorothee Schaupp – Human Resources
Tel: +49 (0)6221 – 1852 546
www.octapharma.com