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Danaher Corporation Associate Scientist, TCP Manufacturing in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.
Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.
The Associate Scientist - TCP Manufacturing for Leica Biosystems is responsible for maintaining supply of primary antibodies for the customers of Leica Biosystems.
This position is part of the Tissue Culture Production department, located in Newcastle and will be on-site At Leica Biosystems, where our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.
You will be a part of the Tissue Culture Production team and report to the Operating Unit Manager - TCP responsible for training, resourcing and leadership for delivering on KPIs. If you thrive in a driven, fast paced and multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class Operations organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Enhance your Hybridoma Tissue Culture knowledge and skillset whilst building the capabilities of the team
Utilise your experience to aid technology transfers and process improvements to meet delivery KPIs whilst building upon your purification skills
Work autonomously and/or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
The essential requirements of the job include:
A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject
Operational GEMBA experience in a mammalian tissue-culture based environment, hybridoma experience preferred, and a proven aptitude for lab work in a FMCG environment
Excellent aseptic technique and extensive relevant technical knowledge in hybridoma technology
Proven track record in coaching and mentoring peers, applying problem solving logic and the leading and implementation of projects (continuous improvements)
Experienced in process development, method validation and technology transfer to ensure cell line integrity
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience leading small projects
Experience leading a small team
Tissue Culture (Human and/or Hybridoma)
ELISA testing and troubleshooting
Optimising bioprocess parameters to improve yield
Microtomy
Kanban and Inventory management
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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