Principal Technician, Early Stage Development

at  AGC Biologics

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Would you like to participate in scientific innovation that makes a difference in patients’ lives? Do you have cell line development experience or newly graduated and eager to learn about cell line development process?
Then join AGC Biologics as a Principal Technician in Upstream Development and become part of an international and modern organization that delivers biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. We get it right. On time.
The Department
The Upstream Development group is responsible for cell line development, cell culture process development, fermentation process development, process characterization, and upstream process and technology transfers. Projects range from early pre-clinical development through all phases of clinical development all the way to commercial supply. Upstream Development is also responsible for all cGMP cell banking activities, design of platform processes, and evaluation and implementation of new upstream technologies and techniques. The work environment in our department is very informal. There is constant collaboration across the entire organization, and all employees have a very professional and flexible attitude towards their work.
Collaborate with highly skilled scientists and technicians.
You will be part of a team of scientists and technicians developing mammalian cell lines and processes in our high-capacity cell line development lab. We work closely together as a team, and your main task will be to develop and evaluate mammalian cell lines and conduct experiments and practical laboratory work - from the initial design of DNA constructs, through cell line development, top-clone selection, all the way to process evaluation in bioreactors. Working at a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization allows you to gain experience with many different cells, products, equipment, and process types in a relatively short time.
Gain insight into the industry and develop your skills.
You will work cross-functionally and on a wide range of different projects. The work is usually performed on customer projects in close collaboration with personnel from other development departments. Hence, alongside your team, you will gain insight and experience through a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, where you will collaborate with other development areas, including Downstream Development and Analytical Development. The cell line development team is in close contact with our counterparts working at our US facility in Seattle.
Trained laboratory technician with hands-on experience or newly graduated and eager to learn about cell line development process?

Optimally, you are a trained laboratory technician or hold a similar degree and you have hands-on experience with cell line development from previous positions as a technician. Moreover, you have experience in the following areas:

• Cell biology and cell line development
• Cloning and molecular biology
• Cell cultivation of mammalian cells
• Cell Banking
• Writing documents in proficient English

Experience with handling bench-scale bioreactors and working in compliance with quality standards and systems is a significant advantage.
If you are a newly graduated laboratory technician with the right attitude who is eager to learn, develop, and get experience with cell line development this is a great opportunity for you. You will be trained by our experienced technician and gain valuable experience within the field of cell line development. We will get to know you as a flexible colleague with a positive attitude. You work efficiently in a team and enjoy assuming responsibility as well as performing tasks independently.
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on
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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances

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