Position Summary :
We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist – Downstream Purification to lead and execute multiple downstream development projects with moderate supervision. The role reports to the Sr. Principal Scientist and includes managing a team of up to two members. The Scientist will serve as a subject matter expert, drive project execution, support cross-functional interactions, and mentor junior team members to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute downstream process activities for mammalian and / or microbial recombinant proteins in alignment with project timelines.
- Lead ground-level experimental planning, execution, data capture, compilation, and interpretation with the reporting manager.
- Review and guide preparation of technical presentations and project documentation.
- Represent the department in internal and external project meetings.
- Draft and review development reports, BPRs, SOPs, EOPs, and IOPs.
- Support prioritization discussions and provide feasibility inputs for new projects.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and collaborate with manufacturing teams for issue resolution.
- Oversee laboratory operations including equipment upkeep, cleanliness, and compliance.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and clients for technical discussions.
- Ensure adherence to all EHS guidelines for a safe working environment.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in downstream process development for therapeutic proteins or antibodies.Strong expertise in chromatography, depth filtration, centrifugation, UF / DF, and sterile filtration.Experience with QbD-based development, DoE studies, and data analytics tools (preferred).Exposure to scale-up / scale-down studies, technology transfer, and virus clearance studies.Ability to lead small teams and independently analyze, interpret, and present experimental data.Familiarity with protein analytical techniques (protein assays, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, etc.) is an added advantage.Strong technical acumen, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work in a dynamic, timeline-driven environment.Excellent planning, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.Education : M.Tech / M.Sc (Full Time )