Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.

Company:

Bionova Scientific LLC

Job Description:

Company Summary:

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems.

Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team.

Position Summary:

Bionova is seeking a motivated and innovative Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist to work in the Purification Development group. As part of the Purification Process Development management, this role will have opportunities to support a wide-ranging set of projects from process development, troubleshooting and investigations, system and workflow implementation, and tech transfers of processes into the development space as well as the GMP manufacturing facility. The role will frequently provide support the execution of complex experiments in a team setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize downstream purification processes for biologic products, ensuring the processes are scalable and reproducible.
• Lead process development activities for large-scale production runs, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve process efficiency and product yield.
• Manage tech transfers of developed processes from R&D to pilot and commercial scale manufacturing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., upstream process development, analytical and formulation, MSAT, quality control, and manufacturing) to ensure smooth integration of processes.
• Provide technical leadership during troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Support compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies during all stages of process development and tech transfer.
• Ensure seamless communication with team members to ensure alignment on project milestones and deliverables.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• This position required to work in a lab/office setting. The role requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds independently.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Biological Sciences or related disciplines.
• BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, PhD with 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of protein chemistry and industry-standard purification processes would be preferred (affinity, IEX, MMC, SEC, viral inactivation and filtration, depth filtration, TFF, UFDF, etc) and equipment (GE AKTAs, disposables)
• Experience in running, developing, and validating processes would be a plus.
  
  

Compensation Range: The base compensation range for this role is between $75,000 and $100,000. However, the actual compensation may vary depending on your experience and qualifications.

Health Benefits and Program: Bionova offers health benefits at a subsidized rate.

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability Program: 100% covered by Bionova.

Retirement Plan (401K) Up to 8% of Employer Match

Paid time off up to two weeks

10 days of Holidays and 5 days of Sick Leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.