Scientist II Bioreactor Process Development

Just – Evotec Biologics, wholly-owned by Evotec SE, is a unique platform company that integrates the design, engineering, development, and manufacture of biologics. With deep experience in the fields of protein, process and manufacturing sciences, the Just team came together to solve the scientific and technical hurdles that block access to life-changing protein therapeutics; from the design of therapeutic molecules to the design of the manufacturing plants used to produce them. Just's focus is to create access and value for a global market through scientific and technological innovation.

Scientist II Bioreactor Process Development

• Location: Toulouse
• Department: Bioreactor Process Development, P&PD
• Reports To: Manager Bioreactor Process Development

We’re excited to share this opportunity is part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just-Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, help us to pioneer access to medicine!

What You’ll Do:

• Independently preparing and running bench-scale bioreactors and bioreactor-related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves, etc.) including building and autoclaving bioreactor parts and assemblies as well as assisting with bench-scale bioreactor operations (daily sampling and analytics, cleaning and maintenance, inoculation activities, run preparation, and troubleshooting).
• Performing mammalian cell culture work in an aseptic hood such as cell passaging and cell banking.
• Independently design, execute, and analyse statistically designed experiments (DOE) with minimal support.
• Responsible for equipment calibrations and Media preparations in the Lab.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on bioreactor control systems, related software, and analytical equipment. Expertise should also include maintaining and troubleshooting relevant instruments
• Author SOPs, reports, and slides to summarize, and interpret experiment results.
• Communicate experimental plans and data to cross-functional teams and clients
• Collaborate with vendors to develop, order, and troubleshoot equipment prototypes.
• Train and mentor junior staff and interns.
• Perform regular bench-scale bioreactor operations tasks that include, but not limited to, daily sampling and analytics, inoculation and run preparation
• Potential for weekend work and being on-call for critical bioreactor runs.

Your profile:

• Master’s in engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 5+ years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written English is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, able to stay organized and relaxed in complex situations while keeping track of multiple tasks and data.
• Strong writing skills; comfortable communicating with project managers and subject matter experts about processes and technologies.
• Enthusiastic problem-solver who is self-motivated, able to make and follow through on goals, action-oriented, flexible, and eager to learn and grow their science and technology skill set.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and statistical software (JMP, MATLAB, etc).
• Experience with aseptic technique and small-scale cell culture
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally respond in person to alarms during off-hours.

Pluses

• Experience in other functional areas (purification and analytical sciences) and making cross-functional connections in project work is also preferred.
• Experience with upstream bioprocessing equipment, especially perfusion technology, as well as analytical or downstream purification equipment.
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Experience analyzing data in tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
• General understanding of cell biology, fluid dynamics, and biotransport.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and supervising team members.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!