TSMS Scientist

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The Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Scientist is responsible for providing technical support for commercial operations at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility.  The position is a subject matter expert with respect to mAb products and processes and is engaged in tech transfer, scale-up, process optimization, validation, monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.  The TSMS scientist plays a key role in day-to-day operations and delivery of technical projects.   

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

Technical Ownership of Product and Process


* Provide technical and on-floor support for the commercialization, manufacture, and life-cycle management of monoclonal antibody products.


* Work with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams in execution of technical / development studies, validation activities and technical transfer programs.


* Provide on-floor support to the Manufacturing teams regarding product and process troubleshooting.  Participate in product and process related technical investigations and root-cause analyses of process deviations, complaints, and OOS/OOE events.  Ensure issues are identified and captured in the relevant quality management system and that proper root cause analysis is performed with appropriate corrective and preventative actions assigned.


* Act as product and process subject matter expert in Process Teams, project teams and committees. 


* Use scientific and statistical analysis tools to improve process understanding, ensure manufacturing processes are capable and operating in a state of control, and identify opportunities for process improvements.


* Develop / execute projects to address process performance issues and deliver on improvement opportunities.


* Provide support in resolution of technical and compliance issues.  Prepare technical assessments and responses for site quality, internal inspection bodies, and relevant Health Authorities.


* Author and provide critical review of technical documents including, but n...