Raspa is a biopharmaceutical company that is committed to reducing the cost of treatment for patients with cancer and other severe diseases. Our diverse and inclusive team is amalgamating technological innovation and automation strategies to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and sustainable.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an inquisitiveness to learn and innovate to join our dynamic organisation. Qualified individuals will play a leading role in downstream process development for small molecules, proteins, and biosimilars. This position is expected to be mainly hands on in the laboratory. The person will be reporting to the Lead Scientist.
You will:
- Execute the development of a novel purification method for the small molecules of interest
- Use Design of Experiment (DoE) to screen purification conditions and optimize the process
- Execute activities for process monitoring and process data analysis
- Perform independent data recording, analysis and troubleshooting and support generation of SOPs, raw material specifications, batch records, and reports
- Implement process scale-up activities
- Conduct technical investigations and risk assessments related with processes and provide process expertise in the resolution of complex technical or operational problems
- Implement continuous process improvement aimed at providing robustness, capacity, and productivity
- Determine root-causes of process variation and identify process trends to increase efficiency
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 0-1 year of relevant Process Development experience
- Hands-on-experience performing statistical modeling and simulations on platforms such as Matlab and Simulink
- Detail-orientation with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to independently make decisions based on data, scientific knowledge, and sound judgement
- A can-do attitude, intellectual curiosity, strong time management skills, a sense of ownership of work, and the ability to be flexible to business needs
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations
Nice to have:
- Previous experience of working with flexible schedule necessary to support occasional problem-solving and troubleshooting during off-hours
- Basic understanding of the principles of chromatography, extraction, crystallization, filtration, and process analysis
At Raspa Pharma, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.