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Upstream Process Development Research Associate

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Location:

West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 56580

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Research Associate, Upstream Process Development within Biologics CMC, located in West Chester, PA. The successful candidate executes and interprets laboratory experiments within a team under the direction of a supervisor. The individual demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning and is open to training and mentorship with an expectation to operate independently with time. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, the execution of mammalian cell culture and process development experiments, laboratory instrument maintenance, and administrative tasks such as inventory management.

How you’ll spend your day

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cell culture maintenance & seed culture expansion based on study plans at various scales, including (but not limited to) shaker flasks, Ambr 250, 3, 50, 100 and 200L bioreactors.

• Perform equipment set-up, sterilization, daily operation, sampling, and in-process tests (cell count, viability, gases, metabolites, titer etc).

• Record experiment results in batch records and lab notebooks in compliance to Good Documentation Practice and perform data analysis as needed.

Additional Responsibilities / Secondary Duties:

• Maintain laboratory equipment, coordinate calibration, and manage raw material stocks and supplies.

• Maintain a compliant laboratory operation in accordance with development protocols, internal procedures, and policies.

• Draft technical reports when needed.

Your experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering/Cell biology or related field

• Hands-on experience in a biology laboratory setting

• Working knowledge of suspension cell culture and analytical techniques for product characterization is strongly preferred.

• Technical writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We are strengthening and adding to our critical teams with great talent and capabilities: Teva, a global organization with a brand of evolving success. Be part of it!

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=1080030P)

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

EOE including disability/veteran