HIPRA is a pharmaceutical and biotechnological company focused on prevention and diagnosis for animal and human health, with a broad range of highly innovative vaccines and an advanced diagnostic service. HIPRA has a solid international presence in more than 40 countries, with its own subsidiaries, 11 diagnostic centres and 6 production plants strategically located in Europe (Spain) and America (Brazil). Research and Development constitute the core of its knowledge. HIPRA dedicates 15% of its annual turnover to R&D activities that concentrate on the creation and application of the latest scientific advances to the development of the highest quality innovative vaccines.To give added value to its vaccination experience, the company also develops medical devices and traceability services. The R&D Department in our HIPRACAMPUS (Aiguaviva, Girona) is seeking a talented and motivated R&D Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team and manage a cell culture unit to perform hands-on cell line development activities for biopharmaceutical use.Requirements:Ph.D and minimum 2 years of experience or Master Degree with minimum 5 years of experience, ideally in industrial sector.Proficient in aseptic techniques, mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques.Experience in the development of stable cell lines.Ability to independently design and execute complex experimental protocols and interpret data to solve scientific questions and optimize procedures.Experience in vector optimization, cell engineering and bioprocess development is preferred.Experience in immunoassays, molecular biology techniques and physicochemical analytical methods for cell line and protein characterization.Experience in lab automation setups and GLP environments, keeping detailed and traceable records on a daily basis.Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group and with external partners.Good communication skills.Ability to perform verbal and written scientific data presentation.Proficient written and spoken English level.Responsibilities:Transfection, selection, subcloning, clone screening, cell banking and stability assessment.Cultivate mammalian cells in multiple formats.Design DNA constructs for protein expression.Author and review cell line development technical reports that meet CMC requirements and expectations of regulatory agencies dossier filing.Collaborate with other teams including Discovery, Cell culture, Process development, Analytical and Formulation development, as well as CRO/CMO outsourcing.Manage multiple projects in parallel within timelines, ensuring that all tasks and responsibilities are carried out according to high scientific standards.Display effective organization, verbal and written communication skills, and adhere to good documentation practices.
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