Technician/Senior Technician for Cell line/Cell Culture Development

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients' lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Collaborate with highly skilled scientists and technicians. You will be part of a team of scientists and technicians developing mammalian cell lines and processes. We perform studies such as media/feed optimization, process optimization by Design of Experiment in shake flasks and bioreactors, and down-scaling to define process parameter limits and process robustness. The department is also responsible for cell line development, cell banking under GMP regulations, and manufacturing support. We work closely together as a team, and your main task will be to conduct experiments and practical laboratory work - from initial design of DNA constructs, through cell line development, all the way to process optimization in bioreactors.

Gain insight into the industry and develop your skills. You will work cross-functionally and on a wide range of different projects. The work is usually performed on customer projects in close collaboration with personnel from the manufacturing department as well as other development departments. Hence, alongside your team, you will gain insight and experience through a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, where you will collaborate with other development areas, including Downstream Process Development, Analytical Development, and Process Transfer.

Trained laboratory technician with hands-on experience. You are a trained laboratory technician or hold a similar degree and you have hands-on experience with cell line/cell culture development from previous positions as a technician. Moreover, you have experience in the following areas:

1. Cell biology and cell line development
2. Cell cultivation at bench/pilot scale bioreactors with mammalian cells
3. Cell Banking
4. Working in compliance with quality standards and systems
5. Writing documents in proficient English

Experience with handling bioreactors, as well as cloning and molecular biology is an advantage.

We will get to know you as a flexible colleague with a positive attitude. You work efficiently in a team and enjoy assuming responsibility as well as performing tasks independently.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Caroline B K Mathiesen at cbkmathiesen@agcbio.com.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.

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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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