Make your mark for patients.

We're here because we want to build the future and transform patients' lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That's why we're looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible?

To strengthen our Gene Therapy Vector Core group, based in our Bedford, MA offices, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Sr. Research Associate - AAV Upstream Process Development.

The Upstream Process Development is looking for a talented Scientist with experience in viral vector production. As an upstream scientist, you will act as a cell biologist/ process engineer with experience in viral vector or biologics production. This individual will support multiple therapeutic gene therapy programs by assisting in the development of an AAV upstream platform for use in research and vector production. A successful candidate will support scale-down characterization experiments to optimize the production process and evaluate/implement improvements.

You like to work in an environment where you can:

• Support experiments related to optimizing critical parameters for vector production including cell culture optimization, transfection efficiency, and bioreactor set-points scales from shake flasks to 50L.
• Perform routine production of viral vectors (AAV) at shake flask and bioreactor scale to support downstream, analytical development, and internal research efforts.
• Support operation and development using high throughput AMBR bioreactor systems.

You will contribute by:

• Collaborating with downstream, analytics, and vector biology teams.
• Functioning independently and cross functionally across various UCB teams (medicinal chemists, cell biologists, disease area exerts, antibody engineers, etc.).
• Authoring technical reports and assist in tech-transfer as needed.
• Managing priorities and engage/communicate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Interested? For this position, you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in molecular biology, biochemistry, engineering, or virology.
• BS 4+/ MS 2+ Years of industry experience in research or CMC setting.
• Direct industry experience with bioreactor operations at various scales and development of viral vector or biologics products.
• Proficient with upstream bioprocess equipment for cell culture characterization (blood gas and metabolite analyzers, automated cell counters, etc.).
• Expertise in suspension cell culture development - preferably mammalian cell culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc degree with direct AAV upstream production experience in industry.
• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Direct experience working with high-throughput AMBR bioreactor system for upstream process development.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: "How will this create value for people living with severe disease?". We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

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Where permitted, applicants for employment in the United States must have received or be willing to receive a full COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire; or, alternatively, agree to be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, subject to religious and medical exemptions and in accordance with applicable law.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protect by law.